Description
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Manchurian is a delicious fusion dish that combines crispy chicken pieces with a flavorful sauce, making it a must-try recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sauce)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter.
- Add the chicken pieces to the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the battered chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and red chili flakes. Pour this sauce over the sautéed vegetables and bring to a simmer.
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can bake the chicken instead of frying.
- To customize the dish, add vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas to the sauce for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg