Andhra Chilli Chicken Fry Recipe – Spicy Restaurant-Style Chicken Fry

Andhra Chilli Chicken Fry is a fiery and flavour-packed dish famous for its bold spice levels, aromatic curry leaves, and juicy chicken pieces coated in a rich chilli masala. A popular favourite across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, this dish is often served as a starter, side dish, or weekend special alongside rice, chapati, or biryani. The combination of green chillies, spices, and tender chicken gives it the authentic Andhra punch that spice lovers crave.

Prepared using Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil, this recipe delivers perfectly cooked chicken with a spicy coating and irresistible aroma. The oil helps sauté the spices evenly while allowing the bold Andhra flavours to shine through.

Ingredients

For Marination

  • 500 g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp curd
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

For Chilli Fry

  • 3 tbsp Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 8–10 green chillies
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method

Step 1:

Mix chicken with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, curd, lemon juice, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Grind green chillies with a few coriander leaves and a little ginger-garlic paste into a coarse paste.

Step 3:

Heat Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

Step 4:

Add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Sauté until aromatic.

Step 5:

Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.

Step 6:

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.

Step 7:

Add the prepared green chilli paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 8:

Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium-high heat.

Step 9:

Cover and cook until the chicken becomes tender and releases its moisture.

Step 10:

Add coriander powder, black pepper powder, and garam masala.

Step 11:

Cook uncovered until the masala coats the chicken completely and the dish turns semi-dry. Andhra-style chicken fry is traditionally cooked until the masala clings to the chicken pieces.

Step 12:

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a few fried curry leaves.

Your Andhra Chilli Chicken Fry is ready to serve! Enjoy this spicy, flavourful chicken dish hot with steamed rice, chapati, or as a delicious party starter.