Indian Chili Chicken

Spice up your dinner table with this tantalizing Indian Chili Chicken recipe, a fiery Indo-Chinese favorite that perfectly balances bold flavors and crispy textures. Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken are marinated in a spiced batter made with ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, and red chili powder, then fried to golden perfection. The chicken is tossed with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and green chilies in a savory, tangy sauce featuring ketchup, red chili sauce, and a splash of vinegar for that irresistible zing. Garnished with fresh spring onions, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or paired with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• 4 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 500 milliliters Oil (for frying)
• 1 large Onion (sliced thinly)
• 2 medium Bell peppers (green, red, or yellow, diced)
• 3 pieces Green chilies (sliced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Red chili sauce
• 2 teaspoons Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Spring onions (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.

Step 2

In the same bowl, add cornstarch, all-purpose flour, egg, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 4

In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes to keep the vegetables slightly crisp.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, ketchup, red chili sauce, and vinegar. Pour this mixture into the pan and stir well.

Step 7

Toss the fried chicken into the pan and mix until evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 8

If desired, sprinkle black pepper for extra flavor. Adjust salt if needed.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot as an appetizer or with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1702.4 grams (1702.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6030

Total Fat 565.20g	725%
Saturated Fat 87.30g	437%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 745mg	248%
Sodium 5108mg	222%
Total Carbohydrate 100.10g	36%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 30.70g
Protein 150.20g	300%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 229mg	18%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2689mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 6.6%