Chicken Manchurian
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
314 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Chicken Manchurian
Description
In Chicken Manchurian, chicken pieces are coated in a marinade of egg, salt, black pepper, and cornflour, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A separate stir-fry involves sautéing chopped garlic and green chilies, followed by cooking red onion and bell peppers until softened. This mixture is then combined with a sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar.
A slurry of water and cornflour is added to thicken the sauce as it comes to a boil. The fried chicken is incorporated into this glossy, thick sauce, resulting in a savory, sweet, and mildly spicy dish with crisp chicken coated in flavorful sauce. Spring onions finish the dish adding freshness.
Be mindful not to overcrowd while frying to maintain crispiness. Oyster sauce contributes to umami and sweetness, but can be omitted if unavailable. The sauce continues to thicken while cooking, so avoid overcooking to maintain the desired consistency. This dish suits those seeking a flavorful, saucy chicken entree.
Ingredients
Marination
- 500 g chicken
- 1 egg
- 50 g cornflour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Stir Fry
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic Chopped
- 2 green chili
- 1/2 bell pepper Red
- 1/2 bell pepper Green
- 1 onion Red
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp sugar Brown
Slurry
- 100 ml water
- 1 tbsp cornflour
Garnish
- spring onions
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces then add the egg, salt, black pepper, and corn flour then mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Set aside and as it marinates finely dice the garlic cloves, slice the green chillies, and cut the onion and bell peppers into chunks.
- Once you have prepared your veggies, heat up some oil in a pan until medium-hot then add the chicken pieces into the oil and deep fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden (See Note 1)
- In a separate wok heat up two tbsp of oil, then add the garlic cloves and green chillies and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the onion and bell peppers then cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the soy sauce, vinegar, tomato ketchup, chilli sauce, and brown sugar then cook for a few minutes. (See Note 2)
- In a small bowl combine the water and cornflour then mix until it is smooth and there are no lumps before adding to the wok then bring the mixture to a boil. (See Note 3)
- Add the cooked chicken and cook until the desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish with spring onions then serve with rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying chicken to keep it crispy and cook evenly.
- Oyster sauce enhances savory flavor and sweetness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Do not overcook the sauce after adding slurry; it thickens further while cooking.
- Nutritional information provided is for reference and not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1371mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1142IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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