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    Hariyali Jeera Chicken - A Quick 10 Minute Recipe

    Published: Jan 19, 2020 · Modified: May 11, 2022 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Hariyali Jeera Chicken - a quick 10 minute Indian rotisserie chicken recipe

    If you love easy recipes, then you've come to the right place. This Indian-inspired rotisserie chicken recipe is easy, delicious, and healthy! Pair it with quinoa, white rice, or wrap it inside of a tortilla.

    a copper bowl with indian rotisserie chicken hariyali dry chicken

    My Dad gets credit for this Indian chicken recipe! In the early 1970's, he was an immigrant who smelled rotisserie chicken at grocery stores and decided to make something with it. It pairs well with potato salad, vegan coleslaw, or basmati rice.


    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Pair it with...
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQ
    • Homemade Copycat Trader Joe's Zhoug Sauce
    • Top 10 chicken recipes I think you need to know about
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Community

    Ingredients

    chutney ingredients for zhoug sauce. cilantro, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers in a picture.
    1. Trader Joe's Zhoug Sauce - A recipe to substitute this has been added below in the recipe card.
    2. pulled rotisserie chicken - Pre-cooked chicken is recommended for this recipe. However, if you do not have any on hand then you can use your favorite kind of chicken with no skin.
    3. cumin seeds - I recommend using whole cumin seeds and grinding them yourself for this cumin chicken recipe.
    4. turmeric powder - Feel free to use fresh grated turmeric instead for more flavor

    See the recipe card for additional ingredients and quantities


    Substitutions

    • Chicken- substitute roasted cauliflower or paneer
    • Zhoug Sauce- make a homemade version using ginger, garlic, salt, lemon juice, cilantro, and chili peppers.

    Instructions

    Make a homemade zhoug sauce or purchase at Trader Joe's. Grind whole cumin seeds in a coffee grinder. Set it aside

    homemade zhoug sauce in a white dish.

    Cook the zhoug sauce and cumin seeds in hot oil for about a minute.

    Add in the turmeric powder, extra spice, salt, and the cooked rotisserie chicken.

    cooking rotisserie chicken

    Cook until heated through and enjoy with your choice of salad mix, rice, quinoa, or as a wrap.

    a fork holding rotisserie chicken with spices.

    Advice: Add water if you prefer the consistency of a gravy chicken that pairs well with naan.


    Pair it with...

    1. white rice
    2. brown rice
    3. quinoa (flavored or unflavored)
    4. quick Instant Pot masala rice
    5. salad
    6. condiments: papad, onion salad, and fresh lemon
    7. raita

    Expert Tips

    1. Add the least amount of water necessary to keep the chicken dry. It pairs well inside of tacos, burritos, and khati rolls.
    2. I recommend using a rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken.
    3. Add vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, squash, onions, etc

    Recipe FAQ

    What is hariyali chicken?

    Hariyali simply means green. In which case, a Hariyali Chicken Recipe would mean Green Chicken Recipe.

    What is cumin?

    A seed used in various different cuisines that generally ranges from the Middle East to India, but has been adapted by all cuisines throughout the years.

    Does Trader Joe's sell cumin?

    Yes, they sell cumin powder but they do not sell cumin seeds which is what is needed for this recipe.


    Homemade Copycat Trader Joe's Zhoug Sauce

    • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
    • 3 serrano chili peppers
    • 7 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon ginger
    • 5 tablespoon oil
    • salt
    • fresh lemon/lime juice
    • 3-4 curry leaves (optional)
    • red chili flakes (optional)
    • ⅛ teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)

    Blend all of the ingredients together


    a bowl full of indian chicken with spices.

    Make it a Wrap

    A fan favorite! The recipe uses leftover/meal prepped Indian rotisserie jeera chicken as a stuffing in addition to these ingredients...

    1. warm tortilla (try siete for healthier version)
    2. hariyali jeera chicken
    3. crushed roasted papad
    4. onion raita
    5. lettuce
    6. garlic chutney
    7. raita

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    📖 Recipe

    jeera chicken in a copper bowl made with rotisserie chicken

    10 Minute Hariyali Jeera Chicken

    The Curry Mommy
    A quick, healthy, and tasty chicken dish made with simple ingredients. A great additional to your appetizer menu, main course meal, or even a stuffing for tacos.
    4.95 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz Trader Joe's zhoug sauce (or recipe above)
    • 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned and skinned and chopped to desired size
    • ¼ cup grinded jeera/cumin seeds (powder not recommended)
    • ½ cup water (more or less depending on your consistency preference)
    • pinch turmeric (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon dry coriander powder (optional)
    • red chili powder (optional for extra spice)
    • oil
    • salt
    • lemon wedge (garnishment)
    • cilantro (garnishment)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a pan with a generous amount of oil.
    • Add the jeera seeds and zhoug sauce to the pan.
    • Cook until the raw flavor is out. Takes about 30 seconds to a minute with constant stirring.
    • Add the chopped chicken, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, salt, and water.
    • Mix well and heat through.
    • Serve with a lemon wedge and onion salad.
    • ENJOY! <3

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    Notes

    Refrigerate the hariyali jeera chicken up to 2 days in the refrigerator. I do not recommend freezing the chicken.
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