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Schezwan Chilli Chicken Gravy

Schezwan Chilli Chicken Gravy or Szechuan Chicken

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Schezwan Chilli Chicken Gravy or Szechuan Chicken is a spicy, tangy a little sweetish chicken recipe that is best enjoyed with paratha or plain roti.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Marination for the Chicken

  • 750 gm Chicken with bone (cut in medium size)
  • 3 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Salt Or as per taste
  • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper Powder
  • ½ Tsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Cornflour
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil and some more for gravy and frying the chicken

Schezwan Chilli Chicken Gravy

  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 3-4 Pieces Dried Red Chilies broken
  • 10-15 Cloves Garlic Chopped
  • ½ inch Grated Ginger
  • 2 Medium-sized Onions finely chopped
  • 6-7 Pieces Green Chillies Finely chopped
  • 2 Medium-sized Tomatoes Cut into small cubes
  • 1 Whole Capsicum or Green Bell pepper cut in lengthwise thin slices
  • 1 Tsp Salt or as per taste
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper Powder or as per taste
  • 1 Tbsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Plain White Vinegar
  • 1 Tsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Cup Tomato Ketchup
  • 4 Tbsp Szechuan Sauce I use Chings Szechuan Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Honey

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl take washed and drained chicken pieces and marinate it with salt, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, half a lime juice, some cornflour and vegetable oil. Mix everything well until it combines.
  • Heat some oil in a pan and add the chicken pieces carefully. Do not overcrowd the pan. Do not turn them as soon as you place them in the oil. Keep the flame on high and cover the pan with a lid. Cover cook for about 5-6 minutes on both sides or until they are lightly golden brown.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add dried red chilies, garlic, ginger, and onions. Stir well and add some chopped green chilies. As the onions get slightly translucent add chopped tomatoes and mix well.
    Add salt and black pepper so that the tomatoes cook fast. Add some red chilli powder for spice and mix well.
    Once everything is combined add the chicken pieces. mix well.
  • Add Plain white vinegar, dark soy sauce, tomato ketchup and Szechuan Sauce and some honey. Mix everything well with the chicken.
    Now add thinly sliced capsicum or bell pepper and stir lightly.
    Cover cook your Schezwan chicken for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While serving sprinkle some red chili flakes on the chicken and enjoy with paratha or plain roti.

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Notes

  • If you want to make it dry, then don't add water after you've added the sauces. You might also have to boil off the chicken stock. 
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