Introduction

Chicken Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that blends the fiery flavours of Chinese sauces with Indian spices. Crispy chicken chunks are tossed in a tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce, making it a favourite starter or main course with fried rice or noodles.

Ingredients

For Chicken

• Boneless chicken – 400g (cut into cubes)
• Cornflour – 2 tbsp
• All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp
• Egg – 1
• Salt and pepper – to taste
• Oil – for frying

For Manchurian Sauce

• Garlic – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
• Ginger – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
• Green chilies – 2 (slit)
• Onion – 1 (cubed)
• Capsicum – 1 (cubed)
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
• Red chili sauce – 1 tbsp
• Tomato ketchup – 2 tbsp
• Vinegar – 1 tsp
• Cornflour slurry – 1 tbsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water
• Salt and pepper – to taste
• Spring onion greens – for garnish

Recipe

• Prepare Chicken:
• Marinate chicken cubes with salt, pepper, egg, cornflour, and flour.
• Deep fry until golden and crisp. Set aside.
• Make Sauce:
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green chilies.
• Add onion and capsicum. Stir-fry on high flame for 2-3 mins.
• Add Sauces:
• Add soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, and vinegar.
• Mix well. Add cornflour slurry and stir until sauce thickens.
• Combine:
• Add fried chicken pieces. Toss to coat well in the sauce.
• Serve:
• Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.