Pepper Chicken Dry

Description

Pepper Chicken Dry is a spicy, semi-roasted South Indian dish made with crushed black pepper and aromatic spices. A staple in Tamil Nadu and Kerala non-vegetarian cooking, this dish is known for its bold heat, minimal gravy, and deep, roasted flavor that develops as the masala clings to the chicken.

Chicken pieces are first marinated with turmeric, lemon juice, and pepper, then sautéed with onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves in coconut or sesame oil. Crushed black pepper is added gradually during cooking to build layered heat without overpowering the natural flavor of the meat. The dish is slow-roasted until dry and slightly caramelized.

Pepper Chicken Dry is served as a starter or side dish with rice, chapati, or parotta and remains a homestyle favorite across Madurai, Coimbatore, and Kottayam, as well as among South Indian households in Mississauga, Brampton, and Edmonton.