SZECHWAN CHICKEN
Chicken, medium size 1 no.
Oil For deep frying
For the Marinade
Ginger paste 1 tsp.
Garlic paste 1 tsp.
Chili paste 1 tsp.
Soya sauce 2 tbsps.
Cornflour 2 tbsps.
Egg 1 no.
Salt To taste
Finely chopped ginger 1 tsp.
Finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp.
Dry red chilies cut into 4 pieces each 2 nos.
Sesame seeds(optional) 1/2 tsp.
Slanting pieces of spring onion 1/4 cup.
Chicken stock 1/2 cup
Tomato sauce 1/3 cup
Soya sauce 1 tbsp.
Chili sauce 1 tsp.
Vinegar 1 tbsp.
Sugar 1 tsp.
Black pepper 1/2 tsp.
Ajinomoto A pinch
Salt To taste
cornflour mixed with water 3/4 tbsp. & 1/4 cup
For the Garnish
Spring onions 4 long thin pieces
Spring onion tops 4 long thin pieces
PREPARATION
1. Cut the chicken,retaining the bone,into small serving sized pieces.
2.Combine all the ingredients mentioned under ‘For the Marinade’and rub on the chicken pieces and set aside for 30 minutes.
3.Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry the chicken pieces,a few at a time, till golden brown and cooked.
4.Drain and set aside. Heat 3 tablespoons of spicy chili oil or ordinary oil in a pan.
5.Add the ginger, garlic, red chilies,sesame seeds and spring onion andstir fry on a high flame for 1 minute.
6.Add the remaining ingredients mentioned under sauce except the cornflour, bring to a boil and add the chicken.
7.Cook covered on a low flame for about 4 minutes and then add the cornflour mixed with water and stir continuously, so that the sauce becomes thick.
8.Garnish with the spring onion and spring onion tops.
16 thoughts on “SZECHWAN CHICKEN”
Great dish… looks absolutely yummy:)
Looks delicious & good…
great dish,..i lov chicken dish soo much…
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Hi Pavani,
First time on your blog. That icken recipe looks so tempting. Very nice presentation.
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Wow that looks so delicious.
wowowo, tht is a mouthwatering chilly chicken dish. i love the indian chinese style stuff. great entry.
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you remind me of my college days…..we used to have it a lot…..lovely dish…..looks wonderful
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