Chicken Chhoila – Nepali Style Spicy Chicken Recipe

Introduction

Chicken Chhoila is a popular traditional dish from Nepal, especially from Newari cuisine. It is spicy, flavorful, and protein-rich. You can easily make restaurant-style Chicken Chhoila at home with this simple recipe.

Ingredients.                     

Chicken – 500 gm (boiled and shredded) Garlic – 5–6 cloves, minced Ginger – 1 inch, minced Green chili – 4–5, finely chopped Red chili powder – 1–2 tsp Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Mustard oil – 2–3 tbsp Lemon juice – 2 tbsp Salt – to taste Coriander leaves – for garnish Optional: Black pepper – ½ tsp Cumin powder – ¼ tsp

Method

Boil the Chicken Clean the chicken and boil it in water until tender. Drain and let it cool. Shred the Chicken Shred the boiled chicken into small pieces using a fork or your hands. Prepare the Masala In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, ginger, green chili, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder. Mix Chicken with Masala Combine the shredded chicken with the prepared masala. Add mustard oil and lemon juice, then mix thoroughly. Rest for Flavors Let the chicken sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors are absorbed. Garnish and Serve Garnish with coriander leaves and serve. Traditionally, Chicken Chhoila is served with chiura (beaten rice) or hot rice.

Tips

Mustard oil gives the authentic Nepali flavor.  Do not overcook the chicken; keep it tender. For extra spiciness, add more green chilies. You can also adjust vegetables or spices according to taste.