Manchurian Chicken Delight
shah G
almost 2 years ago
A delicious and savory dish that combines the flavors of Chinese and Indian cuisine. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a spicy batter and fried to perfection, then tossed in a tangy and flavorful sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Cooking Time
45 minutes
Serving Size
4
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
350
Protein
25g
Fat
12g
Sat Fat
2g
Carbs
35g
Chole
80mg
Fiber
2g
Sugar
12g
Sodium
1200mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together water and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add chicken pieces to the batter and stir until coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic, onion, and bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch.
- Add the sauce to the skillet or wok and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the skillet or wok and toss until coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
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