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Close-up of glossy chilli chicken with garnishes and chopsticks

Ultimate Chilli Chicken Recipe


Description

Ultimate Chilli Chicken Recipe delivers crispy, saucy Indo-Chinese chicken bursting with flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into thin slices
  • 12 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, finely diced
  • 3–4 green chili peppers, sliced lengthwise
  • 2 cups red onions, cut into square chunks
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, cubed
  • 1/4 cup spring onions, whites and greens separated
  • 2 tbsp oil (for stir-fry), plus more for deep frying
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

For Marinade:

  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For Stir-Fry Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp red chili sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Slurry:

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1/3 cup water

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with all marinade ingredients and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Fry the chicken: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a pan and fry chicken for 5–8 minutes until golden brown. Alternatively, air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes.
  3. Mix stir-fry sauce ingredients in a bowl and prepare the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Heat oil in a wok. Sauté ginger, garlic, and green chilies for 1 minute.
  5. Add onions and bell peppers, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. Add white part of spring onions and cook another minute.
  6. Add the sauce and then the cornstarch slurry. Stir until thickened.
  7. Add the fried chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Fry chicken just before serving to keep it crispy.
  • Use boneless chicken thighs for juicier texture.
  • Adjust spice level with chili sauce or Kashmiri chili powder.
  • Air frying offers a healthier alternative to deep frying.
  • Flash-fry veggies on high heat for crunch.
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying, Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Indo-Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 444 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 1074 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 111 mg

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