THE BEST Chili Chicken Gravy (Restaurant Style), Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe by Samina Food Story

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce has less salt.

Cut the boneless chicken into small pieces, approximately 400 grams.

Wash and dry the chicken using a paper towel.

In a bowl, mix the chicken with salt, white pepper, all-purpose flour, cornflour, dark soy sauce, and ginger-garlic paste.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 6-7 minutes until they are 90% cooked and golden brown.

Remove the chicken from the oil and set aside.

In another pan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil.

Add chopped garlic and ginger, sauté until golden brown.

Add chopped green chilies and sliced onion, stir-fry for a few seconds.

Add sliced bell pepper and continue to stir-fry on medium-high heat.

Add the fried chicken back into the pan and mix well.

Pour in vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, and dark soy sauce; mix thoroughly.

Add 1 cup of water and stir to combine.

Add cornflour slurry to thicken the gravy, mixing gradually until desired consistency is achieved.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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