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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Manchurian: A Must-Try Recipe!

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  6. 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.
  7. Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  8. 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.