Chilli Chicken Recipe | Indo-Chinese Style | Spicy & Tasty

Craving a spicy restaurant-style dish at home? This Chilli Chicken recipe is the ultimate Indo-Chinese treat, made with crispy fried chicken tossed in a flavorful sauce. It’s a perfect starter or a great combo with fried rice and noodles. Let’s make it step by step!

 Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 300g boneless chicken (cut into small cubes)
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Oil for frying

For Sauce:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 2-3 green chilies (slit)
• 1 medium onion (cubed)
• 1 small capsicum (cubed)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp red chili sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• Spring onion greens (for garnish)
• Cornflour slurry (1 tsp cornflour amd 2 tbsp water)

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Instructions:

1. Marinate Chicken:

In a bowl, mix chicken with cornflour, maida, ginger-garlic paste, pepper, and salt. Add a little water and coat well.

2.Fry Chicken:

Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Keep aside.

3.Prepare Sauce:

In another pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.

4.Add Veggies:

Add onion and capsicum. Stir-fry for 2-3 mins on high flame.

5.Add Sauces:

Add soy sauce, red chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

6.Thicken Sauce:

Add cornflour slurry and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.

7.Combine:

Add fried chicken pieces and toss well to coat in the sauce.

8.Garnish & Serve:

Turn off the flame. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.

Serving suggestions:

Chilli Chicken pairs perfectly with fried rice, Hakka noodles, or simple steamed rice. You can also serve it as a spicy appetizer at parties or as a flavorful side dish in your Indo-Chinese meal. Garnish with spring onions for added taste and presentation.

Tips:

• Double fry chicken for extra crispiness.
• Use high flame for stir-frying veggies.
• Add sauces quickly to avoid sogginess.
• Chop ingredients evenly for better texture.
• Marinate chicken for at least 30 mins for more flavor.

Conclusion:

Now you’ve got a perfect restaurant-style Chilli Chicken recipe that’s easy, quick, and bursting with flavor. Try it at home and surprise your family with your cooking skills!

FAQS:

Q 1: Can I make it without frying the chicken?

Yes, for a healthier version, air-fry or shallow fry the chicken.

Q 2: How do I make it more saucy?

Double the quantity of sauces and cornflour slurry for a gravy version.

Q3: Can I use bone-in chicken?

It’s best with boneless chicken, but you can use small bone-in pieces for extra flavor.

Q 4: Can I skip green capsicum?

Yes, you can use red or yellow bell peppers instead.

Q5: Is this recipe very spicy?

You can adjust the chili sauce and green chilies as per your spice level.

Q 6: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, fry the chicken and prepare the sauce. Just toss together before serving.