Pepper Chicken – South Indian Inspired Paleo Dish

Although a lot of South Indian recipes are vegetarian, there are a few gems that will really satisfy your carnivore cravings. In this Pepper Chicken recipe, Black Pepper is used as an ingredient, not a seasoning, so don’t hold back on the amount you use!

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South Indian Pepper Chicken

South Indian Pepper Chicken is a bold and spicy dish perfect for curry enthusiasts. Featuring black pepper as a primary ingredient, this dish is packed with flavour and sure to satisfy your carnivore cravings.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: South Indian

Keyword: paleo dinner, South Indian Pepper Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe

Servings: 4 Serves

Calories: 300kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

• Large pan
• Grater

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts diced
• 1 red pepper deseeded and cut into strips
• 1 yellow pepper deseeded and cut into strips
• 4 cloves of garlic crushed
• 4 cm fresh ginger grated
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 400ml can chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 handful fresh coriander cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Plenty of freshly ground black pepper
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Sea salt

Instructions

• Season the Chicken: Season the diced chicken with the lemon juice, plenty of black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt. Add a little more pepper just for safe keeping!
• Brown the Chicken: Heat half the coconut oil in a large pan over high heat. Brown the chicken for 3–4 minutes, then set aside.
• Sauté the Aromatics: Drain the meat juices from the pan, then return it to medium heat. Add the remaining coconut oil and sauté the onions for a couple of minutes. Once they turn golden brown, add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and turmeric. Allow to sweat for a few minutes to let the flavours release.
• Simmer the Sauce: Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for two minutes. Return the chicken to the pan along with the chopped peppers. Turn up the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 10–15 minutes until the meat is really tender.
• Add Fresh Herbs: Remove the lid and add the fresh coriander just before serving. This dish works wonderfully with fresh steamed veggies or cauliflower rice.

This South Indian Pepper Chicken is a spicy and flavourful dish that's sure to impress. Additionally, the use of black pepper as a main ingredient gives it a unique and bold taste. For a complete Paleo meal, serve it with cauliflower rice or steamed veggies.

Have you tried this recipe? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts and any variations you made. Furthermore, share your experience in the comments below!