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Spicy Chilli Chicken

Savory Spicy Chilli Chicken: Your New Favorite Weeknight Dish

Spicy Chilli Chicken is a vibrant fusion dish that combines bold flavors, quick preparation, and customization, perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hakka, Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Use dark meat for the best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch Provides a crispy coating.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Green Pepper Any bell pepper works.
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow onion for sweeter taste.
  • 2 pieces Green Chillies Adjust for personal heat preference.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for low sodium if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Introduces a sweet note.
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder Indian chili powder recommended.
  • 3 tablespoons Water Helps adjust sauce consistency.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic-Ginger-Onion Mix Fresh is best!
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust for preference.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • deep frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Chilli Chicken
  1. Marinate Chicken: Cut boneless chicken into 1-inch pieces, add marinade ingredients, toss, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  2. Prep Vegetables: Chop green peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces, set aside.
  3. Heat Oil: In a wok, pour oil to submerge chicken and heat to 350°F (177°C). Check readiness with a piece of bread.
  4. Fry Chicken: Coat marinated chicken with corn starch and fry in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Sauté Vegetables: Sauté garlic-ginger-onion mix for 1 minute, add green peppers and onions, cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Make Sauce: Mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water, black pepper, and chilli powder, pour over sautéed vegetables, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss fried chicken into the pan, mix for 1-2 minutes until well-coated and heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with cucumber salad or Hakka noodles. Adjust the spice level by varying chillies or chilli powder.

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