Chicken Manchurian

Bring the bold, savory flavors of Chicken Manchurian to your table with this tantalizing Indo-Chinese recipe. Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of lightly battered chicken fried to golden perfection, this dish is smothered in a glossy, flavorful sauce infused with soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and aromatic ginger-garlic paste. The addition of crunchy bell peppers, spicy green chilies, and finely chopped onions adds a delightful textural contrast, while a cornstarch slurry lends the sauce its irresistible thickness. Perfectly balanced between sweet, tangy, and spicy, Chicken Manchurian pairs beautifully with fried rice or steamed noodles, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Ready in under an hour and garnished with fresh spring onions, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless chicken breast
• 4 tablespoons cornflour
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 500 milliliters oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons oil (for cooking sauce)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 pieces green chili, slit
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornflour (for sauce)
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Cut the boneless chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine cornflour, all-purpose flour, egg, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to make a batter.

Step 3

Add the chicken pieces into the batter, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the battered chicken pieces in batches.

Step 5

Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.

Step 6

For the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Add finely chopped onion, slit green chilies, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

Step 8

Stir in the ketchup, remaining soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook for a minute.

Step 9

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornflour in 1/2 cup of water and add to the pan. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.

Step 10

Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss well to coat every piece.

Step 11

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1686.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5750.4

Total Fat 555.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 649.5mg	0%
Sodium 6568.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 160.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 183.0mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2526.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 5.6%