A Cozy Day in My Life in Kuwait | Chicken Manchurian Recipe |

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: paneer

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while paneer is more affordable in some regions.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar flavor with less sugar, while hot sauce is usually cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while potato starch is often less expensive.

Cut boneless chicken thighs into cubes.

Marinate chicken with red chili powder, egg, soy sauce, ginger garlic paste, corn flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.

Deep fry the marinated chicken until cooked.

In a wok, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil from frying the chicken.

Add spring onion whites, green chilies, and plenty of garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes.

Mix in soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and oyster sauce.

Add chicken stock and a little sugar; stir to combine.

Keep the fried chicken and gravy separate until serving.

Reheat the gravy and make a cornflour slurry to thicken it to desired consistency.

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

Top with spring onion greens before serving.

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