
Kadai Chicken Recipe
Kadai chicken recipe brings restaurant-style Indian cooking to your kitchen with this flavorful dry curry featuring tender chicken and colorful bell peppers. This popular Punjabi dish gets its name from the traditional Indian wok (kadai) used for cooking, which imparts a distinctive smoky flavor. The combination of chicken, bell peppers, and aromatic spices creates a visually appealing and deliciously satisfying meal. This versatile recipe allows you to adjust spice levels according to your preference while maintaining authentic flavors. The dry curry style makes it perfect for serving with Indian breads or rice for a complete meal.

This is one of the delicious and easiest chicken dishes I have ever made. You can increase or decrease the chile peppers according to your taste.
Ingredients
5 teaspoons vegetable oil
7 dried red chile peppers, finely chopped
5 tomatoes, finely chopped
4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chile peppers; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened and reduced, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook and stir until it is dark red and sauce thickens and starts to stick to the pan, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
339 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 339 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
Sodium 220mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 29g | 59% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
Calcium 85mg | 7% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 1106mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.