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Chilli Chicken is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that is a favorite among spice lovers. Marinated chicken pieces are deep fried and then sauteed in a blend of sauces, bell peppers and onions. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or as a tantalizing appetizer. Bright and colorful, it is a delightful medley of flavors that are bound to tantalize your taste buds.
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Recipe
Ingredients
chicken (boneless)
500g
egg
1
cornflour
3 teaspoons
white pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon
soy sauce
2 teaspoons
bell peppers, cut into cubes
2
onions, cut into cubes
2
ginger paste
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
1 teaspoon
green chilli paste
1 teaspoon
tomato sauce
1/4 cup
chilli sauce
1/4 cup
vinegar
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Combine the chicken, egg, 2 teaspoons cornflour, white pepper powder, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and salt to make the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2:
Deep fry the marinated chicken until golden brown and set aside.
Step 3:
Sauté the bell peppers and onions in a large pan until they are slightly wilted, but still crispy. Set them aside.
Step 4:
In the same pan, add the ginger, garlic and green chilli pastes, sauté until fragrant.
Step 5:
Add the tomato sauce, chilli sauce, vinegar and remaining soy sauce to the pan and mix well.
Step 6:
Dissolve the remaining cornflour in a tablespoon of water and add it to the pan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Step 7:
Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and stir well to ensure they are well coated with the sauce.
Step 8:
Toss in the sautéed bell peppers and onions and stir to mix well.
Step 9:
Serve the chilli chicken hot, garnished with spring onion greens.
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