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Restaurant-Quality Chicken Manchurian
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Restaurant-Quality Chicken Manchurian

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken (cut into small bite-sized pieces)Meat500 g
  • egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • black pepper powder (ground)Spices1 g
  • pink saltSpices3 g
  • crushed red chiliSpices3 g
  • corn flour (for the chicken coating)Pantry60 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • green bell pepper (cut into cubes)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (cut into cubes)Produce1 piece
  • onion (cut into cubes)Produce1 piece
  • carrot (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • ginger (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • ketchupPantry60 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • vinegarPantry15 ml
  • chicken stockPantry200 ml
  • sugarPantry10 g
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds5 g
  • corn flour (mixed with water for the slurry)Pantry15 g
  • spring onion (chopped, for garnish)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

336kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
30 g
Fat
16 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate and coat the chicken

    • Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces so it cooks quickly.
    • Add egg, black pepper powder, pink salt, crushed red chili and corn flour.
    • Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
    Step 1
  2. Fry the chicken

    • Heat oil in a pan on the stovetop.
    • Add the coated chicken and do not touch it until a crust forms on top.
    • Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy, then remove.
    Step 2
  3. Stir-fry the vegetables

    • Heat oil in a wok.
    • Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion and carrot.
    • Stir-fry briefly — do not overcook the vegetables.
    • Remove the vegetables and set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Make the Manchurian sauce

    • In the same wok, add chopped garlic and chopped ginger.
    • Fry until fragrant.
    • Add ketchup, soy sauce and vinegar.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
    • Add sugar and mix well.
    • Add the corn flour and water mixture and cook until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
    Step 4
  5. Combine and finish

    • Add the fried chicken and the vegetables back into the sauce.
    • Gently toss so everything is well coated.
    • Garnish with spring onions and green onions.
    • Serve hot.
    Step 5