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Nepalese Spiced Mustard And Ginger Chicken Sekuwa

Name: Nepalese Spiced Mustard And Ginger Chicken Sekuwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp mustard oil; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in mustard oil, garlic, ginger, and Nepalese warm spices, pan-seared to juicy tavern-style perfection.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

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Technique to learn

Sekuwa Pan-Searing

High-heat searing of spice-marinated meat in a skillet to achieve roasted tavern-style aromatics without an outdoor grill.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine mustard oil, ginger paste, garlic paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and lemon juice in a bowl.
Step 2: Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces, add to bowl, and mix until chicken is thoroughly coated.
Marinate chicken pieces at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot.

Step 5: Place chicken pieces in single layer into skillet without crowding pan.

Step 6: Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cooking tips

Mustard oil provides traditional Nepalese flavor; use medium-high heat if pan smokes too quickly.
Ensure skillet is hot before adding meat to lock in juices without overcooking.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nepalese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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