Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made by frying chicken pieces and tossing them in a tangy sauce with vegetables.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)800Grams
Cornstarch (for coating the chicken)100Grams
All-purpose Flour (for coating the chicken)50Grams
Egg (beaten)1Count
Soy Sauce (divided)4Tbsp
Vegetable Oil (for frying)250Milliliters
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Ginger (minced)1Inch
Green Bell Pepper (chopped)1Count
Onion (chopped)1Count
Green Chili (sliced)2Count
Ketchup4Tbsp
Vinegar2Tbsp
Sugar1Tbsp
Water200Milliliters
Spring Onion (chopped for garnish)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, all-purpose flour, egg, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to form a batter.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces in the batter and set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. In another pan, heat a little oil and sauté minced garlic, ginger, and sliced green chili until fragrant.
  6. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add ketchup, remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water to the pan. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  8. Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  9. Garnish with chopped spring onion and serve hot.

Prep

  • Thaw chicken breast if frozen

Kitchen equipment

Deep Fryer or Deep PanSlotted Spoon