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Andhra Style Chilli Chicken Recipe

May 24
2 min read

Updated: Aug 2

Fiery, smoky, and packed with bold South Indian flavors, Andhra Style Chilli Chicken is the perfect dish for spice lovers. This quick and flavorful recipe combines tender chicken with the intense heat of red chillies, aromatic ginger-garlic paste, and classic Indo-Andhra seasonings for a deliciously spicy finish.

Made using Sunbay Red Chilli Cooking Base along with Sunbay Ginger & Garlic Paste, this recipe delivers authentic taste with speed and consistency — ideal for restaurants, cloud kitchens, bars, cafés, and home entertaining.



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Ingredients


  • 1 tbsp Sunbay Red Chilli Cooking Base

  • 1½ tsp Sunbay Ginger Paste

  • 1½ tsp Sunbay Garlic Paste

  • ½ tsp Spicefield Turmeric Powder

  • 1 tsp Spicefield Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder

  • ½ lb boneless chicken cubes

  • 1½ tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp vinegar

  • 1½ tbsp oil

  • Salt to taste

Optional Additions

  • Curry leaves

  • Sliced onions


Method of Preparation


Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken cubes with:

  • Sunbay Garlic Paste

  • Sunbay Ginger Paste

  • Sunbay Red Chilli Cooking Base

  • Soy sauce

  • Vinegar

  • Turmeric powder

  • Kashmiri red chilli powder

  • Salt

Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 2: Rest the Marinade

Cover and marinate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Chicken

Heat oil in a wok or heavy-bottom pan over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 8–10 minutes until fully cooked and lightly charred around the edges.

Step 4: Enhance the Flavor (Optional)

For extra Andhra-style flavor, toss in fresh curry leaves and sliced onions during the final minute of cooking.

Step 5: Serve Hot

Serve immediately as a spicy appetizer, starter, or side dish.


Chef’s Tips


  • High heat is key to achieving smoky flavor and slight charring.

  • Add green chillies for an even spicier Andhra-style kick.

  • A squeeze of lemon before serving balances the heat beautifully.


Serving Suggestions


Andhra Style Chilli Chicken pairs perfectly with:

  • Fried rice

  • Jeera rice

  • Rumali roti

  • Laccha paratha

  • As a bar snack or appetizer platter


Why You’ll Love This Recipe


  • Bold Andhra-style spicy flavor

  • Quick stir-fry preparation

  • Perfect balance of heat and smokiness

  • Ideal for appetizers and small plates

  • Consistent restaurant-quality results every time

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