Chilli Chicken

Chilli Chicken is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy chicken pieces tossed in a flavorful, spicy sauce with peppers and aromatics. This recipe combines the right balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess for a delightful culinary experience.

• Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.
• Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies evenly.
  

  Chilli Chicken

  Crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a tangy, spicy sauce with colorful bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices, offering a tantalizing and bold flavor profile.

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  Prep Time 20 minutes mins

  Cook Time 45 minutes mins

  Course Main Course

  Cuisine Indo- Chinese

  Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • cooking spoon
  • kitchen towels

  Ingredients

    

  • boneless chicken
  • corn starch
  • vegetable oil
  • soy sauce
  • paprika
  • garlic
  • vegetables
  • white vinegar
  • salt and pepper

  Instructions

   

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili sauce or sriracha, tomato ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and the cornstarch-water mixture until well combined. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, sliced green chilies, minced garlic, and chopped ginger for a few minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
  • Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies evenly.
  • Garnish the Chilli Chicken with chopped spring onions and optional sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
  • Serve hot as an appetizer or as a main course with steamed rice or noodles.

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  Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chili sauce or green chilies based on your spice tolerance.
  • For a healthier option, you can bake the marinated chicken instead of frying it before tossing it in the sauce.

  Enjoy the bold and spicy flavors of homemade Chilli Chicken, where crispy chicken pieces are tossed in a flavorful sauce with colorful peppers and aromatics, creating a delicious Indo-Chinese dish bursting with savory and spicy notes. Adjust the spice level according to your preference for a delightful meal.

  Nutrition

  Serving: 600g

  Keyword chilli chicken

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