Chicken Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with chicken, vegetables, and a savory sauce. This recipe is easy to follow and will give you restaurant-quality results at home.
Chicken Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with chicken, vegetables, and a savory sauce. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Chicken Manchurian is typically made with boneless, skinless chicken that is cut into cubes and marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, and other spices. The chicken is then coated in a batter of cornflour and flour and deep-fried until golden brown.
Once the chicken is fried, it is added to a sauce made with soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, and other spices. The sauce is simmered until it thickens and the chicken is cooked through. Noodles or fried rice are frequently served with chicken manchurian.
Chicken Manchurian Recipe by Hutrecipes
Course: ChickenCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Medium4
servings15
minutes15
minutes500
kcalChicken Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with deep-fried chicken pieces in a tangy, spicy sauce. This recipe is easy to follow and produces restaurant-quality results at home.
Ingredients
500 grams boneless, skinless chicken, cut into cubes
1 egg white
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
3 tablespoons cornflour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
- For the sauce:
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
2 green chilies, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/4 cup cornflour slurry (1 tablespoon cornflour mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
Spring onions, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg white, soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder (if using), black pepper powder, cornflour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Over medium heat, warm the oil in a wok or kadhai.
- Once the oil is hot, drop the chicken pieces into the oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a separate kadhai or wok, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and green chilies and fry until the onion is softened.
- Add the red bell pepper and fry for another minute.
- Add the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, red chili powder, and black pepper powder. Mix well.
- The sauce should be heated to a rolling boil before being simmered for five minutes on a low heat.
- Add the cornflour slurry and mix well until the sauce thickens.
- Mix thoroughly after adding the fried chicken to the sauce.
- Cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly heated.
- Garnish with spring onions and serve hot with fried rice or noodles.
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Tips
- For a crispier chicken, you can double coat it in the batter.
- If you don’t have all-purpose flour, you can use rice flour instead.
- To make the sauce spicier, add more red chili powder.
- Add extra sugar to the sauce to make it sweeter.
- You can also add other vegetables to the sauce, such as carrots, mushrooms, and cabbage.
FAQs
What is the difference between Chicken Manchurian and Chicken Pakora?
Chicken Manchurian is a Indo-Chinese dish, while Chicken Pakora is an Indian dish. Chicken Manchurian is typically made with boneless, skinless chicken that is cut into cubes and marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, and other spices. The chicken is then coated in a batter of cornflour and flour and deep-fried until golden brown. Chicken Pakora is typically made with whole chicken pieces, such as drumsticks or thighs, that are marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and chickpea flour. The chicken is then coated in the chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until golden brown.
What is the best way to serve Chicken Manchurian?
Chicken Manchurian is typically served with fried rice or noodles. Additionally, you can serve it with roti or naan.
Can I make Chicken Manchurian ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make Chicken Manchurian ahead of time.
