Irresistible Chicken Manchurian: Your Homemade Restaurant Delight

Chicken Manchurian is a delicious Indo-Chinese recipe with crispy chicken pieces in a spicy, sticky sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 1 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indo-Chinese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

500 grams Boneless Chicken Use dark meat for juicier results.
1/2 cup Cornstarch Coating the chicken for crispiness.

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended.
2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Substitute with soy sauce and a pinch of sugar if needed.
1 tablespoon Sugar Balances the heat and sweetness.
1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
1 tablespoon Tomato Paste For extra depth in the sauce.

For the Aromatics

4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves intensify the aroma.
1 inch Ginger Fresh for warmth.
1/2 small Onion Enhances the sauce.
1 medium Red Bell Pepper Finely chopped for sweetness.

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Cilantro Fresh touch for garnish.
1 whole Bird's Eye Chili Optional for heat.

Equipment

Food Processor
Deep Fryer or Wok
Mixing bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Ginger-Garlic-Onion Paste by blending fresh ginger, garlic, and onion until smooth.
Cut boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with ginger-garlic-onion paste, soy sauce, chili powder, and water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch before frying.
Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken for an additional 30 seconds.
Sauté ginger-garlic-onion mix and red bell peppers in oil until fragrant.
Pour in the sauce ingredients and stir continuously until thickened.
Combine crispy chicken with sauce and cook for an additional minute.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or Hakka noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight and use fresh ingredients. Avoid overcrowding in the frying pan.

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