Chilly Chicken is one of the most famous chicken preparation. It is a Popular and delicious indo-Chinese dish. It is quick and easy to prepare. Chilly Chicken goes well with Fried rice, Paalappam, Chappati or Naan.
INGREDIENTS:
- Chicken – 1 lb, boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Onion – 2, medium size, thinly sliced
- Tomato – 1, big , fully ripe, pureed( alternatively use 2 Tbsp of tomato sauce)
- Ginger, finely chopped and crushed – 2” piece
- Garlic, finely chopped and crushed – 2 pods
- Green chillies, sliced lengthwise – 5 nos.
- Red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise – 1/4
- Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise – 1/4
- Red chilly powder – 1 tsp
- Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
- All purpose flour – 2 Tbsp
- Soya sauce – 2 Tbsp
- Vinegar – 2 Tsp
- Salt – to taste (½ tsp)
- Oil – 2 Tbsp
- Wash well & cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the Chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and mix well with the All purpose flour, Red chilly powder, Black pepper powder, Soya sauce, Vinegar, Tomato puree, Ginger, Garlic, and salt.
- Marinate it covered for 2-4 hours in refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan and when the oil is very hot, add the onions and sliced green chillies, Red bell pepper, Yellow bell pepper and sauté till onion become golden color.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces and sauté on low heat for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender, taking care not to burn the chicken pieces by stirring continually.
- Sprinkle 4 or 5 Tbsp of hot water only whenever needed while cooking.
- Garnish Spicy Chilli Chicken with lemon wedges, tomato slices,onion rings, and/or fresh green chillies.
- Delicious Chilli Chicken Ready!!!!
- Serve you tasty, Spicy Chilli Chicken as a main entrée or as appetizing snacks or with Appam, chappatti or Naan.
