Delicious Chicken Manchurian Recipe

Learn how to make Chicken Manchurian, a popular Indo-Chinese dish that combines juicy chicken in a flavorful sauce. This recipe is quick and easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious sweet and spicy chicken dish that you can enjoy with fried rice or noodles. With a perfect balance of flavors and a satisfying crunch, Chicken Manchurian is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup corn flour
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions for garnish
• Oil for deep frying

Directions

1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, red chili sauce, ginger-garlic paste, sugar, corn flour, all-purpose flour, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat oil for deep frying in a pan or wok. Add the marinated chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.
3. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, green chilies, and minced garlic. Saute until the onions turn translucent.
4. Add the fried chicken to the pan and toss well with the vegetables. Cook for a minute.
5. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water to make a slurry. Add this slurry to the pan along with water. Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot with fried rice or noodles.

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