About Chilli Chicken
Chilli Chicken is a widely popular Indian-Chinese stir fry chicken mainly prepared with boneless chicken pieces. If the name scares you off, one must reiterate that chili chicken isn’t completely all about the spices. The term chili is used to denote the presence of the other main ingredient in the dish apart from chicken – chili peppers or bell peppers. Chilli chicken, like most other Indo-Chinese dishes, is done in a wok. Tender pieces of boneless chicken are first deep-fried and then doused in a thick glaze that coats them. It’s indulgent, full of flavors, and definitely a true chicken lover’s delight. To make a vegetarian version of the dish, you can use paneer (cottage cheese) or mushroom. Like chilli paneer or chilli mushroom.
My Tried & True Tips
Chicken: Use bite-size pieces of skinless, boneless chicken. One can use bone-in chicken if preferred but that is not an ideal meat choice for chilli chicken. Thigh meat is perfect for making the dish – as it is juicy and fibrous. You can use chicken breasts as well. But make sure to cut the chicken into bite-size even pieces, and marinate them. Marinade: The marination of 2 – 3 hours makes the chicken pieces juicy and flavorsome from inside. I use a mix of – cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and egg. Egg works as a binding agent, helps the marinade adhere to the chicken, and gives it a crisp exterior. Frying: Fry chicken over medium heat rather than high heat to allow even cooking from inside, crispy texture, and avoid burning. I prefer using a flavorless oil to fry the chicken. So that the aroma or taste of oil does not overpower the chicken. Sauce/Glaze: The garlic, ginger, peppers, and sauces together create a finger-licking glaze for the fried chicken. The cornstarch provides a thick texture and stickiness to the sauce.
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Serving Suggestion
Chilli Chicken Dry comes together pretty quickly in a wok and can be served as a party snack or finger food. To make a complete meal, serve chilli chicken with fried rice or chili garlic noodles. It is guaranteed to be perfect for nights when you crave Chinese takeout for dinner.
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