Chicken Chilli is a delightful fusion of spices, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving some delicious homemade food, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Here’s a simple yet flavorful recipe to make Chicken Chilli at home.
Ingredients:
- 500g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 capsicum, thinly sliced
- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for frying
For the Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with soy sauce, red chili sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In another bowl, mix cornflour with water to make a thick batter.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Dip the marinated chicken pieces into the cornflour batter and deep fry until they turn golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add sliced onions, green chilies, and capsicum. Sauté on high flame for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Flavor:
- Add soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss well, ensuring the chicken is coated evenly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
Additional Tips:
- For a healthier option, you can also shallow fry the chicken pieces instead of deep frying them.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies and red chili sauce according to your spice preference.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or baby corn to make it more nutritious and colorful.Soya Chaap Recipe
Soya Chaap Recipe Ingredients:
- 250g soya chaap
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for cooking.Upma Recipe Ingredients
Upma Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 cup semolina (sooji)
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1-inch ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon chana dal
- Few curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Coriander leaves, for garnish
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Chilli along with Soya Chaap and Upma for a satisfying and flavorful meal!