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.
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.
- 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
- Trader Joe’s Zhoug Sauce - A recipe to substitute this has been added below in the recipe card.
- 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.
- cumin seeds - I recommend using whole cumin seeds and grinding them yourself for this cumin chicken recipe.
- 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
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.
Cook until heated through and enjoy with your choice of salad mix, rice, quinoa, or as a wrap.
Advice: Add water if you prefer the consistency of a gravy chicken that pairs well with naan.
Pair it with…
- white rice
- brown rice
- quinoa (flavored or unflavored)
- quick Instant Pot masala rice
- salad
- condiments: papad, onion salad, and fresh lemon
- raita
Expert Tips
- Add the least amount of water necessary to keep the chicken dry. It pairs well inside of tacos, burritos, and khati rolls.
- I recommend using a rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken.
- Add vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, squash, onions, etc
Hariyali simply means green. In which case, a Hariyali Chicken Recipe would mean Green Chicken Recipe.
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.
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
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…
- warm tortilla (try siete for healthier version)
- hariyali jeera chicken
- crushed roasted papad
- onion raita
- lettuce
- garlic chutney
- raita
Other chicken recipes you might enjoy
- Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken
- Chicken Keema Tacos
- Desi Gravy Chicken Recipe - Tapelu Chicken
- Air Fried Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Top 10 chicken recipes I think you need to know about
- Butter Chicken
- Jeera Chicken
- Chicken Kheema
- Bell Pepper Chicken Curry
- Chicken Curry
- Dhaba Chicken Curry
- Chicken Kebabs
- Tandoori Chicken
- Chicken Tikka Masala (Clean Eating)
- Chicken Shakshuka
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10 Minute Hariyali Jeera Chicken
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 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
Video
Notes
10 Minute Hariyali Jeera Chicken
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
Video
Notes
Recipe Courtesy of The Curry Mommy
Homemade Stuffed Masala Hot Dogs, an Indian Hot Dog Recipe
A delicious Indian inspired bharwa masala hot dog s recipe that is perfect for gatherings or appetizers. They come together in minutes and pair great with cocktails, mocktails, or a simple soda.
Why stuff them? The masala inside of the hot dogs tastes better because it does not get in the way of browning the outer sides. Give it a try 🙂
Masala Stuffed Hot Dogs
- Why You’ll Love them
- Ingredients
- Equipment
- Instructions
- Substitutions
- Drink pairings…
- Tips
- Similar Recipes
- FAQ
- 💬 Community
Why You’ll Love them
- Not as complex to make as they may look
- Can be made with tools you most likely already have in your kitchen
- Perfect for gatherings or a spicy snack
Ingredients
- fresh ginger
- cilantro, stems and leaves
- fresh garlic
- oil
- salt
- serrano chili pepper (thai chili or jalapeno will also work)
- lemon juice (optional)
- hot dogs
Equipment
- medicine syringe
- metal straw
- pan, oven, grill or air fryer
- tongs
- chutney machine
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients for the hot masala chutney together
- Set it aside and prep the hot dogs by puncturing a hole with a metal straw. Make multiple holes for more masala if you prefer.
Stuff the masala inside of the syringe and then squeeze it into the hole.
Cook the hot dogs either sliced or whole until golden brown on the outside.
Video instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions
- Vegetarian -Use your favorite vegetarian hot dogs.
- Spicy - Thai chilis are a great addition to add to the stuffing.
Drink pairings…
A light and cold beverage works well with this stuffed masala Indian appetizer. Alcoholic beverages can include a Moscow Mule, White Sangria, Riesling Wine, or a light beer. Mocktails can include anything light and refreshing including a soda such as Pepsi, Sprite, Coca Cola, or sparkling water.
Tips
- Feel free to stuff them with your favorite hot masala. My personal favorite is a combination of herbs and spices , but you can also use a spicy red masala
- Cook them until brown on the outsides.
- If making these for a large gathering, then saute or grill the masala hot dogs whole and then cut them after browned
- Pair it with my favorite Maggie Masala Sauce
Stuffed Masala Hot Dogs
Equipment
- ▢ 1 metal straw
- ▢ 1 large medicine syringe with the tip cut off
- ▢ pan to stir fry in
- ▢ 1 small teaspoon
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 hot dogs
- ▢ 1 serrano pepper (use a different variation if you want it spicier)
- ▢ 1 clove garlic (yes, only 1)
- ▢ ¼ thumb sized ginger
- ▢ ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- ▢ 1 tsp oil
- ▢ salt (I add ½ tsp)
Instructions
- Blend the ginger, chili pepper, cilantro, garlic, salt, and oil together.
- Fill the syringe with the blended spices and herbs
- Place the metal straw through a hot dog from one end to the other. You can make the hole bigger by doing it a few times.
- Insert the spices and herb mix from one end of the hot dog until it is full.
- Place aside and finish the remaining hot dogs.
- Cut the hot dogs to a preferred size (optional).
- Heat a pan on medium high and stir fry the cut hot dogs until golden brown.
- Serve!
Video
Similar Recipes
Love spicy food? Try my garlic chutney recipe or labneh dip!
- Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken
- Chicken Keema Tacos
- Desi Gravy Chicken Recipe - Tapelu Chicken
- Air Fried Frozen Chicken Nuggets
I prefer to use an organic chicken or turkey variation, but any kind of hot dog your family or diet needs will work great!
This recipe works great for vegetarian hot masala dogs. Simply stuff the inside of the dogs the same way and cook.
