How long does Ileana Chicken take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ileana Chicken serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ileana Chicken spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ileana Chicken?

4 Chicken Leg, ½ cup Curd, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 3 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ileana Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ileana Chicken?

About 709 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ileana Chicken

Name: Ileana Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ cup Curd; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 2 sprigs Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; 3 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Black Salt; 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1½ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Besan Flour; 4 Chicken Leg; For Deep Frying Oil

40 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chicken Curry · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Ileana chicken is chicken legs marinated in curd, besan and kasuri methi, deep-fried in a kadai. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 40 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

2 people

Curd½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3
Black Salt½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Salt1½ tsp
Besan Flour¼ cup
Chicken Leg4
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	709kcal	1418kcal
Protein	87g	174g
Carbohydrate	24g	47g
Fat	29g	58g
Fibre	6.8g	14g
Sugar	5.4g	11g

Cookd masalas for chicken leg

Madras 65
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Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the marinade and mix thoroughly until combined.
CurdGinger Garlic PasteKasuri MethiCurry leavesGreen ChilliBlack SaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderBlack Pepper PowderCumin PowderCoriander LeavesSalt
2
Add the chicken legs and mix thoroughly. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Besan FlourChicken Leg
3
In a kadhai pour oil and deep fry the chicken on a medium flame for 8-9 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and golden brown. While still hot, sprinkle chaat masala and serve.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Ileana Chicken take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ileana Chicken serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ileana Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Ileana Chicken spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ileana Chicken?: 4 Chicken Leg, ½ cup Curd, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 3 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ileana Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ileana Chicken?: About 709 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.