Gorkhali Chicken Chili

Spicy grilled chicken sauteed in chili sauce

• - 2 lbs chicken breasts, skinned and boned
• - 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• - 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• - 1 tablespoon fresh hot chili, minced
• - 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• - 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• - 1 cup tomato, chopped
• - 2 tablespoons honey
• - 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• - 1 cup scallion, cut into 1-inch length
• - 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• - 5 dry whole red chilies
• - Salt and Pepper
• - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Marinade:
• - 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• - 1 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• - 1/2 teaspoon timur
• - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• - 1 tablespoon chili paste
• - 1 tablespoon each garlic and ginger paste
• - 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• - Salt and Pepper

1. 1

   Combine all marinade ingredients into a paste. Marinate chicken for at least four hours.
2. 2

   Grill marinated chicken until cooked through, about ten minutes. Cut into 1-inch strips.
3. 3

   Blend garlic, ginger, fresh chili, cumin, onions, tomatoes, honey, salt and pepper into a paste.
4. 4

   Heat oil in a pan. Fry dry red chilies until dark.
5. 5

   Add the spice paste and saute until oil separates, about 5-8 minutes.
6. 6

   Add grilled chicken, bell pepper and scallions. Stir to coat with spices.
7. 7

   Cook until vegetables are tender. Garnish with cilantro.
8. 8

   Serve with rice or roti.