Indo-Nepali stir-fried chicken with capsicum and chilli
Chicken Chilli — written on menus as chicken chilly or C. chilli — is the Indo-Nepali staple of battered chicken pieces stir-fried with capsicum, onion, garlic, green chillies and soy sauce. Born from the Himalayan-Chinese kitchen tradition, it is one of the most ordered dishes in Nepali restaurants across Australia and a standard companion to drinks or fried rice.
Recipes vary between households and restaurants — use the listings below to find Chicken Chilli made by Nepali cooks near you.
Planning a wedding, birthday or community function? Nepali caterers across Australia prepare chicken chilli and full menus for events of any size.
Browse Nepali caterers →Find Nepali spices, lentils, beaten rice and specialty ingredients at grocery stores across Australia — everything in the recipe above is stocked.
Find Nepali grocery stores →Point Cook, VIC
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Use the restaurant listings above to compare locations, menus, opening hours and contact options before travelling. A listing indicates that the business is associated with Chicken Chilli, but recipes, portion sizes, fillings, spice levels and daily availability can differ. Contact the restaurant directly if you need vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-related information, and confirm whether the dish is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery on the day you plan to order.
Ask how Chicken Chilli is prepared, what accompaniments are included, and whether advance ordering is recommended for groups. Prices and menus can change, so treat directory details as a discovery guide rather than a guaranteed current menu. You can also browse all Nepali restaurants in Melbourne or compare other Nepali dishes.
For catering or a large takeaway order, provide the number of guests and required collection or delivery time. Confirm quantities, packaging, reheating instructions, dietary labels and the final price in writing. This is especially useful when ordering several dishes for a shared meal or community event.
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