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Chilli Chicken

Spicy Chilli Chicken: Your Perfect Takeout at Home

This Spicy Chilli Chicken captures the essence of Indian Chinese cuisine, delivering crispy, spicy bites right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Chicken Using dark meat adds juiciness.
  • 6-7 tablespoons Corn Starch Essential for coating the chicken.
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic-Ginger-Onion Mix Blended smooth.
  • 1.5 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for dark soy for richness.
  • 0.5 tablespoon Chilli Powder Pure Indian chilli powder preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with sugar or maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 5-6 Green Chilli Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 0.5 cup Water Used in marinade.
For the Vegetables
  • 0.5 Green Pepper Adds crunch.
  • 1 Onion Used in both marinade and dish.
For the Sauce
  • 2.5 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Corn Starch Mix with cold water to thicken.
  • 3-4 tablespoons Water Adjust to preferred sauce thickness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep fryer or large pot
  • large pan or wok
  • slotted spoon
  • Chopping Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chilli Chicken
  1. Blend ginger, garlic, and onion into a smooth paste. Reserve some. Combine with soy sauce, chilli powder, and water, then add chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Chop green pepper and remaining onion into bite-sized pieces, setting aside for later use.
  3. Mix sliced green chillies with soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and additional water to create the sauce.
  4. Coat marinated chicken with corn starch and deep fry in preheated oil (350°F) until golden brown.
  5. In a pan, heat oil, sauté reserved garlic-ginger-onion mix, then add chopped vegetables and cook until vibrant.
  6. Add prepared sauce to sautéed vegetables, thicken with corn starch mixture, then combine with fried chicken. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For an authentic taste, double the sauce ingredients for a gravy version. Ensure chicken pieces are uniform for even cooking.

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