Crispy Bhuna Chicken Taco
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Crispy Bhuna Chicken Taco

Crispy tacos filled with slow-cooked spicy Bhuna chicken curry, topped with zesty fresh salsa for the ultimate flavor explosion.

63Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Spicy 3/5
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Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Frying pan
Stove
Spatula
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Tongs
Serving plate

Ingredients

Bhuna Chicken Curry

chicken breast (boneless, skinless)

500 g

onion (finely chopped)

2 pcs

tomato (ripe, chopped)

3 pcs

garlic (minced)

4 cloves

ginger (minced)

1 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

cumin (ground)

2 tsp

coriander (ground)

2 tsp

turmeric (ground)

1 tsp

chili pepper (ground)

1 tsp

Taco Shells

tortilla (corn)

8 pcs

Salsa & Dip

tomato (diced)

2 pcs

onion (finely diced)

1 pcs

cilantro (chopped)

1 bunch

lime (juiced)

1 pcs

Instructions

1

Prepare the chicken

Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

5 min
2

Make the Bhuna base

Heat oil in a pan and slowly cook onions until deep golden brown.

15 minMedium heattimer 15 min
Stir occasionally but not constantly; patience creates the signature flavor
3

Add aromatics and spices

Add garlic, ginger and all ground spices; fry until fragrant.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
4

Cook tomatoes to paste

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down into a thick paste and oil separates.

10 minMedium heattimer 10 min
Oil separating from gravy signals perfect bhuna consistency
5

Add chicken and simmer

Add chicken pieces, stir to coat, then simmer gently until cooked through and gravy thickens.

20 minLow heattimer 20 min
6

Prepare salsa

Mix diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro and lime juice; season lightly.

5 min
7

Crisp the tortillas

Warm tortillas in a dry pan until slightly crisp at edges.

2 minMedium-high heattimer 2 min
8

Assemble tacos

Fill each tortilla with hot bhuna chicken, top with fresh salsa and serve immediately.

3 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet on medium heat

Store chicken curry and salsa separately; assemble tacos just before serving for best texture.

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