Chicken Manchurian
Chicken Manchurian is a vibrant Indo-Chinese delicacy that combines crispy, tender chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy sauce, creating an explosion of flavors. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive occasions, bringing joy and satisfaction to any meal. Serve it over rice or noodles for a fulfilling experience that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup green bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare coating: Whisk flour and eggs in another bowl until smooth. Coat marinated chicken in the mixture.
- 3. Fry chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry coated chicken until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- 4. Make sauce: In another pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili sauce, and green bell peppers; stir well.
- 5. Combine: Gently mix fried chicken into the sauce for 2 minutes on low heat.
- 6. Serve: Plate Chicken Manchurian with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg