Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian Recipie



Ingredients

For the Chicken

500g boneless chicken (cut into small pieces)  

2 tablespoons cornflour  

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour  

1 egg (optional)  

1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste  

Salt and pepper to taste  

Oil for frying  


For the Sauce

2 tablespoons oil  

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic  

1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger  

1 green chili (sliced)  

1 medium onion (diced)  

1 medium capsicum (diced)  

2-3 tablespoons soy sauce  

2 tablespoons chili sauce  

5 tablespoon tomato ketchup  

1 teaspoon vinegar  

1 cup water  

1 tablespoon cornflour mixed in 2 tablespoons water  

Salt and pepper to taste  

Spring onions (chopped) for garnish  


Instructions


Prepare the Chicken

In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the chicken is coated.  

Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.


Make the Sauce

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for a few seconds.  

Add the diced onion and capsicum, stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.  

Add soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Mix well.  


Thicken the Sauce

Add 1 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil.  

Slowly stir in the cornflour slurry (cornflour mixed with water) and cook until the sauce thickens.  


Combine

Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes.  

Adjust salt and pepper as needed.  


Garnish and Serve

Garnish with chopped spring onions.  

Serve hot with fried rice or noodles.


Enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken Manchurian!

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