Chicken Pickle With Bone 250g

Chicken Pickle with Bone Description

Sneha Fresh Chicken pickle with bone is a traditional and robust South Asian condiment or side dish, where tender pieces of chicken, including the bone, are preserved in a rich, spicy, and tangy masala. Unlike its boneless counterpart, the presence of bone adds a unique depth of flavor and texture to the pickle.

Chicken Picken With Bone

• Flavor Profile: This pickle delivers a powerful burst of flavors.¹ It’s intensely spicy from red chilies, deeply tangy from vinegar or lemon juice, and wonderfully savory from the chicken and a complex blend of aromatic spices. You’ll often detect notes of mustard, fenugreek, and the earthy warmth of cumin and coriander. The bones themselves release marrow and collagen during the cooking process, enriching the overall taste with a more profound, meaty essence.
• Texture: The chicken pieces, still attached to the bone, are cooked until they are tender yet retain some bite, absorbing the flavors of the spice mixture. The bones offer a different textural element and can be gnawed on, providing a more rustic and satisfying eating experience. The thick, oily masala generously coats each piece, creating a luscious mouthfeel.
• Ingredients: The core ingredients include bone-in chicken pieces (often smaller cuts like drumettes, wings, or thigh portions), a significant amount of cooking oil (mustard oil is common for its pungent flavor, but others are used), and a vibrant array of spices.² Essential spices typically include red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic.³ Vinegar or lemon juice is crucial for both flavor and preservation.
• Preparation: The chicken with bone is usually cooked first, often by frying or simmering, to ensure it’s tender and that its flavors are released. Then, a “tarka” or tempering of whole spices is made in hot oil, followed by the addition of the cooked chicken and ground spices. The mixture is then slow-cooked, allowing the flavors to meld and the oil to separate, which is vital for preservation. The bone’s presence requires longer cooking times to ensure proper tenderness and flavor extraction.
• Usage and Preservation: Just like boneless chicken pickle, the bone-in version is a fantastic accompaniment to various meals. It pairs exceptionally well with plain rice, biryani, roti, naan, or dosa, adding a punch of flavor that can transform a simple meal. Thanks to the oil and vinegar content, chicken pickle with bone has a good shelf life, typically lasting several weeks at room temperature or longer when refrigerated, making it a convenient and flavorful addition to the pantry.⁶