Chicken Manchurian at home

These are a few steps that make your Manchurian tasty. Start with the first!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken (cubed)

• 2 tbsp cornflour (substitute: potato starch)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 egg (substitute: 2 tbsp yogurt for an egg-free version)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• Oil for frying

For the Manchurian Sauce:

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp ginger, minced

• 1 small bell pepper, diced (optional)

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp chili sauce (adjust spice level)

• 1 tbsp vinegar

• 1 tbsp sugar (balances flavors)

• 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional for spice)

• 1 cup water

• 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

• Chopped spring onions (for garnish)

Before We Start

• Cut chicken evenly – Ensures even cooking.

• Coat chicken well – This makes it crispy.

• Fry on medium heat – Prevents burning.

• Adjust spice level – Control chili flakes & sauce.

Instructions

Prepare and Fry Chicken

Step 1: Take a bowl, add chicken, cornflour, flour, salt, black pepper, egg, and soy sauce. Mix it well to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 2: Take a pan, add oil, and heat it over medium flame. Add chicken and fry until golden brown for about 5-6 minutes.

Step 3: If it has extra oil, reduce it by tilting the pan. With the help of a spoon, remove the excess oil and set it aside.

Make the Sauce

Step 4: Take another pan, add 2 tbsp oil, and heat it.

Step 5: Add chopped garlic and ginger (or ginger garlic paste) and fry for 30 seconds.

Step 6: Add onions and bell peppers. Cook until soft.

Step 7: Add soy sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes. Pour 1 cup of water and bring it to a good boil.

Thicken the Sauce & Combine

Step 8: Add the cornflour slurry (cornflour + water), stirring continuously while adding the slurry.

Step 9: Once the sauce thickens, add the coated fried chicken we placed aside and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Make sure the chicken is done well.

When it's done, garnish with onion rings and serve with rice!

Serve

Presenting matters as much as taste!

Use ceramic bowls—red or black—and plates. Serve with chopsticks, forks, or spoons. Garnish with spring onions & sesame seeds. Use bamboo or wooden placemats. Small side bowls for sauces like soy, chili, and vinegar. Serve and enjoy!

What Goes with Chicken Manchurian?

Best Side Dishes to Serve

• Fried rice (egg or vegetable)

• Hakka noodles

• Steamed jasmine rice

• Spring rolls

• Chili garlic potatoes

• Vegetable stir-fry

• Dumplings (momos or gyoza)

• Crispy corn with chili and garlic

Best Drinks to Serve

• Lemon iced tea

• Sweet lassi

• Sparkling water with lemon or lime

• Coconut water

• Mint lemonade

Recipes Related to Chicken Manchurian

How to Make Chili Chicken Manchurian?

Marinate your chicken with soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, and cornflour. Coat it well and fry until crispy. Stir-fry with onions, bell peppers, green chilies, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili sauce. Stir well, cook for a few minutes, and serve.

How to Make Chinese Chicken Manchurian?

For Chinese Chicken Manchurian, fry corn flour-coated chicken pieces in a pan with oil, garlic, ginger paste, and onions. Then add soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and chili sauce. Coat ingredients evenly, cook for a few minutes, and serve!

How to Make Chicken Manchurian Gravy?

Follow the Chinese Chicken Manchurian recipe, but add chicken stock or water mixed with cornflour (slurry) to get a thick gravy. Let it simmer until the gravy thickens.

Chicken Manchurian Without Gravy?

Skip the cornflour slurry or chicken stock. Stir-fry in thick sauces—soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and chili sauce—which already add a rich texture. The slurry or chicken stock is only for making gravy.

Conclusion

Take a bowl, add chicken, cornflour, flour, salt, black pepper, egg, and soy sauce. Mix well. Take a pan over medium heat, fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes until the color changes. If needed, drain the excess oil, then set aside.

Take a pot, add oil, heat it, then add garlic and ginger paste (or chopped). Stir for 30 seconds, then add onions and bell peppers. Cook until slightly soft. Add soy sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes, plus pour in a cup of water and bring it to a boil.

Now add cornflour slurry (cornflour + water), stirring continuously while adding. Once the sauce thickens, add the fried chicken into it and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, making sure the chicken is well cooked.

After done, garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve with hot rice and enjoy your Chicken Manchurian!

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