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    Onion Chicken Fry Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 14, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Onion Chicken Fry is a delicious and popular dish where chicken is cooked with a lot of onions and a blend of traditional spices. This chicken fry recipe tastes like deep-fried chicken but with a healthy twist. This recipe uses only a little bit of oil making it a healthy chicken fry. The easy-to- follow recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes making it perfect for a quick lunch recipe.

    Onion Chicken Fry

    Chicken is my husband favorite dish. Specially if it is fried chicken, he will be praising me the whole day for it. But i stay away from fried dishes due to health reasons. But how i could stay away and not make a dish which is my husbands favorite. So I have found a new method of making chicken taste like fried but actually it is not fried. Confusing huh?

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    • About Onion Chicken Fry
    • Ingredients for Onion Chicken Fry
    • Hacks you can follow
    • How to Make Onion Chicken Fry (Stepwise Pictures)
    • Expert tips
    • Variations
    • FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe Card

    About Onion Chicken Fry

    Onion Chicken Fry is an easy and quicker version of fried chicken. This chicken recipe is loaded with onions that will blow your taste buds and mind away. The delicious onion juice adds a little sweetness to the dish which makes this chicken recipe unique. This easy chicken fry pairs perfectly with plain rice or roti. And it can also be enjoyed on its own.

    The cooking method is so simple. Actually you add very little oil in a nonstick pan. Add the masala and whatever stuff you want to, then add in the chicken. The chicken should be with a little fat. Now stir it well in the masala and cover the pan with a tight fitting lid. Reduce the flame to a very low, you don't have to add any water. The chicken will leach out lots of it own juices, and the chicken cooks in its juices.

    Once the chicken is cooked. Increase the flame to a high and start browning the chicken. The water will evaporate and the chicken will roast and dry up in the oil which we added and the oil leached from the chicken. This chicken dish will taste like fried one. You have to trust me in this.

    It is an excellent choice for those who are health conscious but craves fried chicken. By trying this simple and healthy chicken side dish, I feel satisfied knowing that I am providing a healthy meal to my family.

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    Why This Recipe Works:

    1. Healthy: This Onion chicken recipe uses minimal oil compared to traditional deep frying.

    2. Quick and Easy: This simple chicken recipe can be prepared in a short amount of time which is perfect during busy schedules.

    Why I Love My Onion Chicken Fry Recipe - This chicken recipe satisfies my craving for fried chicken but in a very healthier way, which makes it guilt free comfort food. The sweet caramelized onions and spices in this recipe makes the dish flavorful and satisfying. Chicken is packed with protein and nutrients, making this recipe a healthy choice. Onion chicken fry is a dish that I can enjoy without worrying about overindulgence, knowing it’s both tasty and low in oil.

    3. Versatile: This tasty chicken fry recipe can be paired with rice and roti. It can be enjoyed on its own.

    4.Perfect for Everyone: This dish suits everyone whether it's for young kids, elderly people or gym-goers

    Ingredients for Onion Chicken Fry

    Chicken: The chicken used in this Onion Chicken Fry is bone-in, which adds extra flavor to the dish.

    Onion: The main ingredient of this recipe is onion. Which gives subtle sweetness and richness to the recipe.

    Spice powder: Spices like chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder are used in this recipe.

    Whole spice: Cumin is the one whole spice which is needed for this recipe. How simple is this right?

    Green chilli: Pierced green chillies are used for this onion chicken fry. Which releases the extra heat in the recipe.

    Ginger Garlic paste: Freshly grounded GG paste gives aroma to the chicken fry.

    Oil: Less amount of the oil is the highlight of this recipe.

    Lemon juice: Sourness of the lemon juice gives a great flavour to this onion chicken fry.

    Coriander leaves: Finely chopped coriander leaves are used for garnishing.

    Hacks you can follow

    1. Using a non-stick pan will require less oil which prevents the chicken from sticking and helps to cook with minimal fat.

    2. Chicken with some amount of fat is good for this recipe. While cooking the chicken oozes its fat, which gives good flavor to the dish.

    3. Cook the chicken on low heat for 20 minutes without adding water. Once the chicken is cooked, increase the heat and roast it until the water evaporates, giving you crispy fried chicken.

    How to Make Onion Chicken Fry (Stepwise Pictures)

    Take all your ingredients
    Finely chop up a ton of onions
    Take cleaned chicken in abowl
    Add in salt and all the spice powders
    Mix well and let it marinate
    Heat oil
    Add in some cumin seeds
    Now add in onions
    green chilli
    Saute it well
    Add a good amount of ginger garlic paste
    Fry till it turns golden
    Add in marinated chicken
    saute well
    Cover and cook on a very low flame
    till chicken is done
    The water will leach out and cook the chicken
    Now increase the heat and dry up the chicken
    Add lots of coriander leaves
    Add in lemon juice
    Mix well
    Serve

    Expert tips

    • Marinating the chicken over night with spices and salt helps to tenderize the chicken, which allows it to absorb more flavor, and reduces the need for excess oil while cooking.
    • Caramelizing onions adds a natural sweetness and rich flavor to the dish. Cook the onions on low heat until they are golden brown to enhance the taste.
    • Using Coconut oil are healthier than regular vegetable oil which provide extra nutritional benefits.

    Variations

    Veggie packed onion chicken - Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes or spinach to increase the nutritional value of the dish.

    Boneless Onion Chicken - Instead of bone-in chicken, use boneless chicken for quicker cooking and easier eating.

    Smoky Onion Chicken - Give it a smoky flavor by using hot charcoal after the chicken is cooked. This adds a unique, rich flavor which enhances the chicken fry recipe.

    FAQ

    1. What other foods would you serve this dish with?

    It can be served with plain rice, roti or even with biriyani also. It can be enjoyed on its own.

    2. For 1.25 kilos should i put 9 large onions? isn’t that too much??

    It’s ok to add that much onion. Onions are the main hero of this recipe. It gives rich flavour and extra taste.

    3. If I wanted this dish less spicy so the kids can eat it, will it taste as good with less spice added?

    Yes, you can make this with less spice. It will still taste good with a milder flavour.

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    Onion Chicken Fry Recipe

    Onion Chicken Fry is a delicious and popular dish where chicken is cooked with a lot of onions and a blend of traditional spices. This chicken fry recipe tastes like deep-fried chicken but with a healthy twist. This recipe uses only a little bit of oil making it a healthy chicken fry. The easy-to- follow recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes making it perfect for a quick lunch recipe.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 306kcal

    Equipment

    • Cooking pot

    Ingredients

    For Marinating Chicken

    • ½ kg Chicken bone-in
    • 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli powder
    • 2 tbsp Coriander powder
    • 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • Salt to taste

    For Masala

    • 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 4 large Onion peeled & finely chopped
    • 3 no Green Chillies slit
    • 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • ½ cup Coriander Leaves finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

    Instructions

    • Marinate chicken with the listed ingredients and leave it to marinate for 30 mins.
    • Heat oil in a nonstick kadai. Crackle in some cumin seeds and fry for a min. Now add in onions and green chilli. Fry them for 5 mins. Till it turns light golden.
    • Now add in ginger garlic paste and fry till the onion is well browned. Make sure the onion is golden, because that what gives good colour to the curry.
    • Now add in the marinated chicken and mix well. Cover with a tight lid and cook on a very low flame for a good 30 mins to 40 mins stirring in-between as you go.
    • Now open the lid and increase the heat. Dry up the chicken, this will make the masala stick to the chicken and get fried.
    • Add in tons of coriander leaves and lemon juice to taste. Mix well and serve.

    Notes

    • Marinating the chicken over night with spices and salt helps to tenderize the chicken, which allows it to absorb more flavor, and reduces the need for excess oil while cooking.
    • Caramelizing onions adds a natural sweetness and rich flavor to the dish. Cook the onions on low heat until they are golden brown to enhance the taste.
    • Using Coconut oil are healthier than regular vegetable oil which provide extra nutritional benefits.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Priya Suresh

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      Incredible and terrific dish,cant resist.

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    2. beingFab

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      My husband's also a big fan of Chicken fry and I also use the same technique of drying up the gravy :-). I tried your particular recipe with lots of onions and it was a hit!

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    3. ktsue

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      This looks so delicious Aarthi, I can't wait to try it! What other foods would you serve this dish with?

      Reply
    4. ktsue

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      This looks so delicious Aarthi, I can't wait to try it! What other foods would you serve this dish with?

      Reply
    5. Aarthi

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      I serve it with plain rice and rasam or biryani..

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    6. Dale

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      I tried the recipe n it turned out awesome!!! I did reduce the quantity of coriander pwd and gg paste though..

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    7. Diana Anu

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      Dear Arathi...
      I tried it by replacing onions with shallots for a greater kick. and it was awesome... thanku so much for great recipes.. can you please share the recipe for making arabic masala powder

      Reply
    8. Unknown

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      Aarthi, for marination the list should include turmeric powder. You showed it in the picture but not listed.

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    9. Aarthi

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      @UnknownThank you, updated

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    10. Sheela Hepzibah

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      Super .... Tried today .... Came very well... 🙂

      Reply
    11. Anonymous

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      They call this Andhra chricken roast.

      Reply
    12. Manasi Deshpande

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      Hi Aarthi,
      I tried onion chicken fry.
      This was my first ever chicken dish 🙂
      It turned out very yummy and everyone liked it too.
      Your presentation and description is clear and easy to understand....

      Reply
    13. Anonymous

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      I tried this today.
      its AWESOME

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    14. Sulakshana

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      Hi Aarthi
      Thank u for the lovely recpice tried it today came out very nice. Liked by Husband and son very spl thank u from my husband one.thing is very easy and tasty

      Reply
    15. sumi

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      Very nice recipe.Tried and turned out excellent. As of now, it has become my signature dish in our family. The credit goes surely to the great Arthi "The lady with magic wand". Keep rocking....
      Thanks again

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    16. Anonymous

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      Aarthi, as a Malayalee girl living in NY it has been so difficult to learn how to cook Kerala dishes. This is because my mother doesn't measure anything and many recipes don't list measurements in teaspoons and tablespoons like you do. Your website complete with pictorials and measurements has been extremely helpful to me. I tried many recipes and although they don't always come out perfect, it has made me feel more comfortable in the kitchen. Thank you for all that you do and please know your efforts are very much appreciated.

      Reply
    17. Priyanka

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      Hi Aarthi,
      Really loved this recipe. Its awesome. Tried it today. Everyone at home simply loved it:)

      Reply
    18. Taruna Uppal

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      Simple, quick n yummmmy

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    19. AngelGal

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      Hi aarthi,

      I tried this recipe for lunch. It tasted teally good. Its simple. Keep sharing all the good recipes dear.

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    20. AngelGal

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      Hi aarthi,

      I tried this recipe for lunch. It tasted teally good. Its simple. Keep sharing all the good recipes dear.

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    21. AngelGal

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      Hi dear,

      Tried this recipe today and it was awesome. Continue posting simple and delicious recipes. I am sure you are naking complicated food easy..

      Regards
      Mk

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      • Anonymous

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        Making I meant

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    22. nik

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      for 1.25 kilos should i put 9 large onions? isn't that tooo much??

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    23. Aarthi

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      @niku can add lots of onions, it gives nice taste

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    24. Purvi Bharti

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      Hi Aarthi, tried this recipe yesterday. It came out awesome... Just Loved it.
      Shall be repeating it often now...Thanks for sharing...

      Reply
    25. Archana Nayak

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      Hi Aarti, I tried this recipe and it came out very well.My family just loved it 🙂 Thanks for your efforts in sharing such wonderful recipes 🙂

      Reply
    26. Martin DeMello

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      really wonderful recipe! didn't have any leftovers 🙂

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    27. Deepthi

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      I tried this recipe.... Very tasty and easy....

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    28. gunny

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      If I wanted this dish less spicy so the kids can eat it, will it taste as good with less spice added?

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      • Aarthi

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        yes u can

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    29. Anonymous

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      I tried the recipe. Initially I was worried that the masala would be overbearing. But it turned out well. I replaced coriander powder with BABA Meat curry powder. I did not have lemon and replaced with mango powder. I reduced the onions to 2. It turned out very well and my children enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

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    30. Mystica

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      I did this and left it a little wet. No coriander leaves unfortunately. Smell was very good. Just going to have for lunch.

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    31. Arya

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      Tried and turned out excellent. Thanks and keep going !

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    32. Masala Chicken Recipe

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      Thanks For the sharing Onion Chicken Fry You Can Also Check Masala Chicken Recipe Here,

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    33. C Dsouza

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      I tried this yesterday and it was fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

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    34. Piku

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      Wonderful Recipe. Tried in Japan with minimum resources!

      Reply
    35. usher

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      Hi, I just want to say thank you and God bless you. I love the recipes and as a young guy living out here. these come in handy very much.

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    36. Gopal Krishna

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      Dear Aarathi Ma’am & other Ladies, I tried the recipe. It was awesome & my sons got crazy and I had to make it again on demand the next day. Thanks a ton Ma’am.

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    37. Sanjeev Kuttan

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      Hi Aarthi, I was searching the net for something simple in chicken fry. Jumped onto your recipe page after browsing through so many other recipes. I liked the fact in your recipe that it is so very simple. Simple in the means is ingredients and the preparation. Also, the step by step procedure and pictorial guide is very helpful.
      And the important comment “this dish I made came out to be one of the best chicken items made at home “. Mouth licking and scrumptious. All credit to you. Thanks to you from me and my family. Awesome Recipe.

      PS: one addition I did from my side was I added little oil in marination.

      Reply

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