Chilli Chicken is a popular Indo-Chinese dish known for its spicy and flavorful profile. Here’s a simple recipe for making Chilli Chicken at home:
Ingredients:
For Marination:
- 500g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Water (as needed to make a thick batter)
- Salt to taste
For Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 cup bell peppers (capsicum), diced
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 2 green chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare Batter:
- In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water to make a thick batter. Dip the marinated chicken pieces into the batter.
3. Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Fry the battered chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
4. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until aromatic.
- Add diced bell peppers, onions, and green chilies. Cook until the vegetables are slightly tender but still have a crunch.
- Mix in soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Combine Chicken with Sauce:
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Toss until the chicken is well-coated with the sauce.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped spring onions.
- Serve the Chilli Chicken hot, either as an appetizer or with steamed rice or noodles.
Adjust the level of spiciness according to your preference, and you’ll have a delicious homemade Chilli Chicken with bold flavors. Enjoy!