Methi Chicken (Fenugreek Chicken) Recipe
If you think chicken curry is exciting, wait until you throw fresh methi leaves into the mix. This dish takes comfort food to the next level with succulent chicken simmered in a rich, spiced gravy infused with the earthy bitterness of fenugreek. It’s like butter chicken’s healthier, greener cousin—bold, aromatic, and ridiculously satisfying. Perfect with rice, naan, or just a spoon straight out of the pot. Don’t let the green scare you; this is not a salad. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been cooking with fenugreek all your life.
Methi Chicken (Fenugreek Chicken) Recipe
Tender chicken cooked in a spiced, creamy sauce with fresh fenugreek leaves for a bold, aromatic, and slightly bitter kick.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 500 g chicken bone-in or boneless, your call
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes pureed or finely chopped
- 1 green chili optional, for extra heat
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water or chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves washed and chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream for that rich finish
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, and salt in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 20 minutes (longer if possible).
Step 2: Cook the Base
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
- Toss in the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Add the marinated chicken and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle coriander powder, garam masala, and black pepper.
- Pour in water or broth, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Step 4: Add the Methi Magic
- Stir in fresh fenugreek leaves and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Finish with cream and give it one final stir.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Garnish with extra methi leaves and serve with naan or rice.
- Brace yourself for everyone asking for the recipe.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~450
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Calcium: 12%
- Potassium: 14%
- Vitamin B6: 10%
Pro Tips for the Perfect Methi Chicken
- Use fresh fenugreek leaves for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the methi—it gets bitter.
- Adjust spice levels based on your tolerance for heat.
- For extra creaminess, add cashew paste instead of cream.
- Pair it with garlic naan, because carbs are happiness.
