How long does Mint Chicken take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mint Chicken serve?

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

Is Mint Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Mint Chicken?

500 grams Chicken, 3/4 cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 20 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mint Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mint Chicken?

About 523 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mint Chicken

Name: Mint Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken, Boneless; 3 tbsp Maida; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp MSG; ¼ cup Water; ½ cup Coriander Leaves; 3/4 cup Mint Leaves; 2 Green Chilli; 2 tbsp Garlic, Slices; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); For Deep Frying Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic, Slices; 20 Cashew (half); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Sugar

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 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 Pudhina Chicken · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Mint chicken, or pudhina chicken: batter-fried chicken tossed with cashews, curry leaves, soy and a mint paste. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

3 people

Chicken, Boneless500 grams
Maida3 tbsp
Corn Flour3 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
MSG½ tsp
Water¼ cup
Coriander Leaves½ cup
Mint Leaves3/4 cup
Green Chilli2
Garlic, Slices2 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)10
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Garlic, Slices5 cloves
Cashew (half)20
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli4
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Sugar1 tsp

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	523kcal	1569kcal
Protein	39g	117g
Carbohydrate	31g	94g
Fat	28g	84g
Fibre	4.4g	13g
Sugar	5.2g	16g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
To the chicken, add maida, cornflour, salt, pepper, MSG, and water Mix till the chicken is coated with the batter
ChickenMaidaCorn FlourSaltBlack Pepper PowderMSGWater
2
Prepare a fine paste by blending coriander, mint, green chillies, garlic, shallots, and a little water.
Coriander LeavesMint LeavesGreen ChilliGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)
3
Heat oil in a kadai, deep fry the chicken till golden brown and crispy.
Oil
4
Heat a wok, add the ginger and garlic and saute till it turns light brown. Add the cashews, curry leaves, dry red chillies and saute for a few seconds.
OilGingerGarlicCashew (half)Curry leavesDry Red Chilli
5
Add soy sauce and let is sizzle. Add the mint paste and saute on a high flame for a minute. Add very little water and mix well.
Soy SauceSugar
6
Add the fried chicken, toss on a high flame till the chicken is coated with the sauce. Serve it hot and enjoy.

Before you start

How long does Mint Chicken take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mint Chicken serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mint Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mint Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Mint Chicken?: 500 grams Chicken, 3/4 cup Mint Leaves, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 20 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mint Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mint Chicken?: About 523 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.