Bold and flavorful Indo-Chinese chicken chilli paired with easy fried rice. A satisfying, spicy, and quick dinner with crunchy chicken and savory rice.
For Chicken Chilli:
500g boneless chicken, cubed
2 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
2 green chilies, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp chili sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cornflour + ¼ cup water (slurry)
Oil for frying
Spring onions for garnish
For Fried Rice:
3 cups cooked rice (cold)
2 eggs
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp oil
½ cup chopped vegetables (optional)
Scallions, sliced
Marinate chicken with cornflour, flour, egg, soy sauce, pepper, and salt. Let sit for 10 mins.
Fry chicken until golden and crisp. Set aside.
In a wok, sauté garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Add onion and bell pepper.
Stir in sauces, ketchup, and sugar. Add cornflour slurry to thicken.
Toss in fried chicken. Mix well. Garnish with spring onions.
Fried Rice:
Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add eggs, scramble until set.
Add rice and stir-fry over high heat.
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional veggies.
Cook until heated through. Serve hot.
Best with day-old rice. Adjust spice level to taste. Serve immediately for best texture.