Unveil the secrets to cooking a delightful and nutritious meal that's perfect for the whole family with our Kids' Favorite Chicken with Mixed Vegetables recipe! This video guides you through each step, from sautéing aromatic spices to mixing in colorful veggies for a wholesome dish. Learn the techniques to perfectly season and thicken this hearty meal, ensuring a dish that's not only appealing to kids but loved by adults too. Packed with tips on making your chicken tender and veggies crisp, this recipe is ideal for a family dinner. Don't forget to subscribe to Banglar Rannaghor for more tasty, easy-to-follow recipes!
Ingredients:
Chicken: 1 whole chicken (bone-in), cut into small pieces
Oil: 2 tbsp cooking oil
Whole Spices:
1 medium cinnamon stick
5 cardamoms
2 bay leaves
Seasonings:
1 tsp salt
3 tsp garlic, chopped
2 tsp ginger, chopped
½ tsp black pepper
1½ tsp chicken powder
½ tsp white pepper
Pinch of sugar
Vegetables:
1 onion, cut into petals
½ cup green beans
1 large carrot, sliced
½ cup cabbage
1 green bell pepper, cut into petals
4 green chilies, slit
Milk Mixture:
1 cup water
¼ cup powdered milk
1 tbsp cornstarch or cornflour
Finishing Touch:
1 tbsp ghee
Instructions:
Heat Spices: In a large pan, heat the cooking oil and add the cinnamon stick, cardamoms, and bay leaves. Stir for a few seconds until aromatic.
Sauté Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
Add Seasonings: Incorporate salt, chopped garlic, chopped ginger, and black pepper. Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the chicken cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Evaporate Water: Increase the heat to high and cook until the water slightly evaporates.
Add Vegetables: Mix in the onion petals, green beans, sliced carrot, and cabbage. Stir well and sauté over high heat for a couple of minutes.
Add More Vegetables: Stir in the chicken powder, then cover and cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Afterward, add the green bell pepper and slit green chilies, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Thicken Sauce: Prepare the milk mixture by combining water, powdered milk, and cornstarch. Pour this over the chicken mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
Final Seasoning: Finish off by stirring in white pepper, ghee, and a pinch of sugar.
Serve: Serve this delightful chicken with mixed vegetables alongside rice, pulao, or paratha for a complete meal.
This recipe ensures a hearty, comforting dish that's both nutritious and appealing to kids and adults alike. Enjoy your meal preparation!