Nepali Chicken Pakku Recipe That Tastes Like Home

Name: Nepali Chicken Pakku Recipe That Tastes Like Home
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 kg chicken (with bone); 3–4 tablespoons mustard oil; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; ½ teaspoon peppercorns; 5–6 dried red chilies; 3–4 bay leaves; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 4–5 cloves; 4–5 cardamom pods; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 inch ginger, pounded; 7 tablespoons mustard oil; 2 bay leaves; 3–4 cloves; 3–4 cardamoms; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1½ teaspoons salt (adjust as needed); Fresh coriander to garnish

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

Chicken Pakku is the kind of dish that tastes like warmth, nostalgia, and pure Nepali comfort. Smoky, crispy, and deeply spiced chicken that melts into your memory.

Updated at: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:37:24 GMT