Tawa Chicken Recipe

Easy Tawa Chicken Recipe with step by step pictures. In this recipe chicken pieces are cooked on an iron Tawa using pav bhaji masala. Try this delicious recipe with naan and paratha.

Easy tawa chicken recipe is a quick and tasty dish that we can make at home with simple ingredients. It is made with boneless chicken, chilli garlic paste, pav bhaji masala and vegetables like onions, capcicum and tomatoes.

Tawa Chicken

Ever since I made a batch of pav bhaji masala, I have been looking for recipe to use them up. I thought of making a quick chicken dish using that and i made this. It was simply delicious, spicy, tangy and everything you want a chicken to be.

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• About Tawa chicken
• Ingredients
• Step by Step Pictures
• Expert tips
• Variations
• FAQ
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The flavours of this tawa chicken recipe is spicy and rich which goes well with naan, paratha and rice. This tawa chicken recipe is perfect for get togethers and weekend nights.

About Tawa chicken

This easy tawa chicken recipe is perfect for those who want spicy yet satisfying food without much efforts. Tawa chicken recipe doesn't need any complicated steps, the process is very simple and ingredients are very simple. The main highlight of this chicken recipe is the chicken stays crispy outside and soft inside. This is loved by all age group peoples.

Tawa chicken recipe is made easily. It doesn't need any skills and special techniques. It uses simple ingredients which is available in every kitchens. In this recipe the chicken stays crispy outside and soft inside which is loved by all age group peoples. Easy tawa chicken recipe goes with many dishes like naan, paratha and rice. So this is perfect for any meal like lunch, dinner and special occasions.

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This tawa chicken is loaded with proteins. This dish is a  filling one but it does not feel heavy on our stomach. The vegetables in this recipe gives nice texture and colour which makes the dish more appealing and tastes good. It can be made quickly which is perfect for busy schedules.

Ingredients

Chicken: This is the main ingredient of the recipe. It is full of protein. 

Rice flour: This helps to make the chicken crispy when fried.

Maida & Cornstarch: It gives the coating a smooth texture and holds everything together.

Chilli garlic paste: It adds a spicy and good flavours to the dish.

Sugar: It balances the spiciness and gives little sweetness to the recipe.

Pav bhaji masala: The important spice mix that adds the taste to this dish. This adds a unique taste to the dish.

Vegetables: Onions, capcicum and tomatoes are used in this recipe. This gives fresh, crunchy and sweet flavours  to the dish.

Step by Step Pictures

1)take chicken in a bowl. I am using boneless chicken breast.

2)Add in rice flour, cornstarch and plain flour.

3)Add in chilli garlic sauce.

4)Sprinkle some salt.

5)Mix this really well.

6)Heat oil for deep frying. Drop chicken in and fry till golden brown.

7)It will take just 1 minute to fry the chicken.

8)Strain the fried chicken using a slotted spoon.

9)Set aside.

10)Heat oil in a skillet. Add in chilli garlic paste.

11)Stir fry for a minute.

12)Now season with salt and sugar.

13)Add in pav bhaji masala powder.

14)Toss well.

15)Add the fried chicken into the masala.

16)Toss well to coat.

17)Now add in thinly sliced onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.

18)Toss on high heat for couple of minutes.

19)Tawa chicken is ready.

20)Add coriander leaves.

21)Serve.

Expert tips

• Use the chicken which is in room temperature. It cooks evenly and stays juicy.
• Let the chicken rest for few minutes after frying. It helps to stay the chicken crispy.
• Don't add too much water. It makes the dish into gravy.
• Keep stirring the chicken while cooking. It prevents from sticking and coats the masala well.
• Add few drops of lemon juice at the end. This gives fresh and tangy flavour to the dish.

Variations

Tawa paneer recipe: This is a tasty and easy dish whoch is made with soft panner, spices and vegetables in a hot pan. It is a great choice for a quick snack or dinner recipe. It goes good with naan and chapati.

Tawa mushroom recipe:  It is a spicy and flavorful dish where mushrooms are cooked with garlic onions and masala on the tawa. This is a flavourful dish and light on stomach. It is perfect for lunch and also as a side dish.

Prawn tawa roast: This is a delicious seafood dish where prawns are cooked with spices in a hot tawa. It has a smoky flavour and it is best served with rice and parotta.

Egg pepper tawa fry: It is a simple and spicy dish where boiled or scrambled eggs are cooked with pepper and other spices on a tawa. It is a simple dish buy tastes great.

FAQ

Can I use chicken with bones?

Yes. But boneless chicken cooks faster and easy to eat.

Can I add other vegetables?

Yes. You can add carrots, beans and peas.

How long does it take to cook?

It takes about 20-30 mins from start to finish.

Can I use butter instead of oil?

Yes. Butter gives rich taste and aroma to the dish.

Can I make it without pav bhaji masala?

Yes you can. Use other spice mixes or just use chilli and garlic for flavour.

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