Make Restaurant Style Chilli Chicken Gravy At Home | Spicy Chilli Chicken Gravy at Home

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free; salt + water is a budget-friendly alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener; flour is a more economical choice.

Start by taking 300 grams of chicken.

Add 1 egg (both yolk and white) to the chicken.

Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons of red chili flakes.

Add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste.

Season with salt to taste.

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder.

Include 1/2 cup of cornstarch for a crispy coating.

Add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.

Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

Marinate the chicken for about 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan.

Fry the marinated chicken pieces one by one in the hot oil.

Start with high flame, then reduce to medium after adding chicken.

Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the fried chicken and drain excess oil.

In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of refined oil.

Add chopped green chili, ginger, and garlic; sauté for 2-3 seconds.

Add 1/4 cup of tomato ketchup.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of red chili sauce.

Include 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of sugar and salt to taste.

Combine all the sauces well.

Prepare a slurry with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of water.

Add the slurry to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

In a separate pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil and sauté 1 chopped onion and 1/2 chopped bell pepper on high flame.

Add 1 teaspoon of white sesame seeds to the vegetables.

Once sautéed, add the fried chicken to the gravy.

Mix everything well on high flame for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.

Serve the chili chicken hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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