This speedy gunpowder chicken is fiery, smoky and packed with bold Indian-inspired flavour. With chicken coated in warming spices and chilli heat, it's a quick fakeaway-style dinner that's perfect for busy evenings when you want something exciting and satisfying.
The original recipe appeared in the October 2022 Delicious magazine in association with Waitrose (it isn't on either website).
There's minimal prep and the curry is ready to eat in 45 minutes! For such a quick curry the depth of flavour is amazing...it has a delicious warmth with a bit of spice.
It'll keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and can be reheated on the hob or in the microwave, so it's great for meal prep. Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Tips
- Make your own gunpowder spice blend: mix 1 tbsp each of Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric and gram flour, plus 1 tsp garam masala.
- This speedy gunpowder chicken recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a spicy Indian-inspired seasoning blend usually containing chilli powder and warming spices.
It can be adjusted from mild to very spicy depending on the chilli used.
Chicken thighs stay especially juicy and flavourful.
Rice, flatbreads and cooling dips pair perfectly.
Yes - the chicken can be marinated in advance and the onions, ginger and garlic can be prepped and kept in the fridge until you're ready to cook.
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How to make this Speedy Gunpowder Chicken
Ingredients
- 800g skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite size chunks
- 3 tbsp + 1 tsp gunpowder spice blend (see Tips)
- 80g coconut oil
- 2 small onions (approx. 120g), finely sliced
- 25g fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 140g tomato puree
- 500ml chicken stock (made using a stock cube or pot)
- 200ml full fat coconut milk
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 green chilli, sliced, to garnish
- coriander leaves, to garnish
Instructions
- Put the chunks of chicken in a large bowl, add the gunpowder spice mix and massage it into the meat, then set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wide saucepan or casserole over a medium heat. Add the onions, ginger and garlic, then cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until fragrant and the onion has softened. Add the chicken and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring often and using tongs to turn the chicken, for 5 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is browned all over.
- Stir in the tomato puree, then add the stock and coconut milk and simmer rapidly for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with the sliced chilli and coriander leaves.
- Enjoy with your favourite Indian sides.
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Speedy Gunpowder Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 800 g (1.8 lb) skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into bite size chunks
- 3 tbsp + 1 tsp gunpowder spice blend (see Notes)
- 80 g (2.8 oz) coconut oil
- 2 small onions (approx. 120g) finely sliced
- 25 g (0.9 oz) fresh ginger finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 140 g (4.9 oz) tomato puree
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken stock (made using a stock cube or pot)
- 200 ml (⅞ cup) full fat coconut milk
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 green chilli sliced, to garnish
- coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Put the chunks of chicken in a large bowl, add the gunpowder spice mix and massage it into the meat, then set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wide saucepan or casserole over a medium heat. Add the onions, ginger and garlic, then cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until fragrant and the onion has softened. Add the chicken and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring often and using tongs to turn the chicken, for 5 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is browned all over.
- Stir in the tomato puree, then add the stock and coconut milk and simmer rapidly for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with the sliced chilli and coriander leaves.
- Enjoy with your favourite Indian sides.
Notes
- Make your own gunpowder spice blend: mix 1 tbsp each of Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric and gram flour, plus 1 tsp garam masala.
- This speedy gunpowder chicken recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
andy says
very nice.
Deborah says
Thanks Andy!