Kolkata Chilli Chicken

Sizzle your taste buds with the vibrant and flavor-packed Kolkata Chilli Chicken, a beloved Indo-Chinese classic brimming with aromatic spices and bold flavors. This dish features tender bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken, perfectly marinated in a tangy mix of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and vinegar before being fried to golden, crispy perfection. Stir-fried with crunchy capsicum, onions, and fiery green chilies, the chicken is then tossed in a rich, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, ketchup, and green chili sauce, with just a hint of sweetness. Quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant color, this Kolkata favorite is perfect for serving piping hot alongside fried rice or stir-fried noodles, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect your home-cooked Indo-Chinese feast with this easy, restaurant-style Kolkata Chilli Chicken recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 pieces Green chili (finely chopped)
• 1 piece Egg
• 4 tablespoons Cornflour
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Vinegar
• 1 large Capsicum (green, cubed)
• 1 large Onion (cubed and layers separated)
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Green chili sauce
• 0 to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 250 milliliters Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Spring onions (chopped for garnish)
• 100 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, marinate the chicken with garlic paste, ginger paste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and egg. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix cornflour and all-purpose flour. Coat the marinated chicken pieces evenly in this flour mixture.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in small batches until golden and crispy. Set the fried chicken aside on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Step 4

In another pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the chopped green chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add the cubed capsicum and onions to the wok. Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes while maintaining a slight crunch.

Step 6

Lower the heat and add the remaining soy sauce, ketchup, green chili sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and add 100 milliliters of water to create the sauce.

Step 7

Once the sauce starts simmering, add the fried chicken pieces and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot with fried rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1427.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3252.4

Total Fat 248.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 143.8g
Cholesterol 621mg	0%
Sodium 5115.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 175.1g	0%

Vitamin D 113IU	0%
Calcium 215.7mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2614.4mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 11.5%