Chinese Chicken Fry

Chinese Chicken Fry

Finally I did it. No no.. am not referring to the recipe, the recipe is an easy one and you cant go wrong with it. I was referring to the picture. I couldn’t get a good picture of this recipe. It doesn’t mean that all the pictures in my blog are excellent. I am talking about an average looking picture here. Somehow or the other it didn’t work out. The problem ranges from the lighting to the chicken getting burnt and finally when the light and chicken is ready my camera is not charged up. I even thought whether am jinxed :-), because when it happens with the same dish for more than 3,4 times you need an answer for why its happening right :-) ?

Anyways, this time also the light didn’t favor me, but am not going to try anymore, I think this will be the best that I can do with this dish. This recipe was sent to me by my friend Divya, who is a fabulous cook herself and who has encouraged me a lot in blogging by giving very helpful suggestions and feedback and also by sending beautiful recipes like Carrot Cake and Fish Fingers.

I still remember our hostel days at Banglore, where we used to try our hand at cooking under Divya’s leadership. Our cooking adventures included biscuit pudding, kachimoru, and Chicken Biriyani (yes, we always aimed high in cooking)

This chicken is almost like an instant dish and it tastes awesome!

The recipe follows:

  1. Boneless chicken – 250 gms, cut in small pieces
  2. Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 – 1 tbsp
    Soya sauce – 3/4 tbsp
    Tomato sauce – 3/4 tbsp
    Chili powder – 2 tsp
    Garam masala – 1 tsp
    Salt
  3. All purpose flour – 1/2 tbsp
  4. Oil

Marinate chicken pieces with number 2 ingredients. Keep it in fridge for 15 minutes. Heat a little oil in a pan and cook chicken. Cover and cook it and don’t use water. Once the chicken is done, keep it aside to cool a little. Sprinkle the flour on cooked chicken pieces and deep fry it. Serve with chili garlic sauce.

Note: Since the salt content is there in soya sauce and store bought ginger garlic paste, please be careful while adding salt.

Other recipes of Divya:

Fish Fingers Carrot cake



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  • ammu

    This was perfect for a lazy yet delicious snack…its got tht chinese feel to it..!! nice one..

  • ammu

    Thought of letting you know that my hubby was asking for this fry again today..he didnt remember he finished it the day before.. :)

  • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

    Thanks Ammu :) its perfect dish for a lazy day.

  • http://www.burntmouth.com Zlamushka

    Great picture. Those chicken bites look like little hearts :-) Lovely, Maria

    I hope you are participating this month´s T&T. We re cooking from Monsoon Spice. I have extended the deadline for another 10 days, so please, when you get a chance, I am sure you ll love Sia´s recipes.

  • maria

    Thanks Zlamushka :) will definitely try to participate in T &T.

  • sam

    hi Maria,

    tried this chkn fry yesterday w/ghee rice. as i had cut the chkn into bite size pcs, did not cook them before frying. added the flour to the marinade and deep fried in oil. needless to say, it was yummmmmmm
    thanks for the recipe

    sam

  • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

    thanks sam :) very happy to know that you liked it :)

    will tell my friend Divya about all your feedback :)

  • honeynaz

    maria what is all purpose flour?

  • naz

    Hey Maria..this dish looks so tempting..can u pls tell me wat is all purpose flour?do i get in supermarkets?

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      thanks Naz, all purpose flour is maida. Its available in all shops. Hope you will like the dish :)

  • http://welcometoanns.blogspot.com/ Ann

    Thanks for your wishes. I tried chinese chicken fry yesterday. Like you said not only it can not go wrong, but it came very well. I guess i am getting more n more interested in cooking, All because of your website
    .

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hey ann,

      thanks a lot dear :) am glad to know that you are getting more interested in cooking.

      Btw, It was fun to read your post about cooking rice :0

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Namitha

    Hi Maria,

    i hv got somewhat similar recipe frm my aunt…..bt she used cornflour instead of maida. n der’s no cookin part in it. wats da purpouse of cookin b4 deep frying. deep fryin is enough na? Maria, ur blog is superb. :) Don’t rate ur pics as average….. dey r simply superb…… Keep goin………All da best :)

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hi Namitha,

      I guess the cooking part is done so that the frying time is less…as you said you can do with direct frying also, if you wish.

      Good to know that you like the pics here :) Thank you…

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Jorry

    Hi Maria,

    Thank u so much for such a wonderful appetizer recipe….. To make it slightly healthier, I heated some oil in a pan and cooked the chicken covered, on low flame. It was simply amazing and we served it as a side dish…The chicken here in the Middle east cooks pretty fast…so no need to worry about the chicken burning….:)….I tossed in a few coriander leaves and it tasted delicious…My husband actually licked the plate clean!!!…..:)……..Thank u so much for coming to the rescue of us newly-weds!!!!

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Hi Jorry,

      Great to know that this recipe worked well for you. Thanks for the comment & also for the healthy tip :)

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Suraj

    Maria, The marinate is great and tasted very good! I tried with tawa fry and it came out very well. Even my wife liked it a lot. Thanks for the great recipe. .. – Suraj

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Hi Suraj,

      You are welcome! Great to know that the recipe worked well for you.

      Wish you and your wife a happy new year!

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Mrudula

    hey maria 
    your recipes are wonderful…. whenever i need to cook something i run to ur site for rescue … ummma

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Hi Mrudula,

      awww, that’s such a sweet comment dear! Thanks a bunch :)

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Chitra Sasikumar

    Hi Maria,
     I have just started trying out your recipes one by one & I must say the methods are easy to follow & really enjoying making the dishes.Thank  you very much!!!!

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Hi Chitra,

      Thanks a ton for trying the recipes from here. Great to know that you find it easy to follow. Keep trying the recipes and happy cooking :)

      Cheers
      Maria

  • Deena

    Hi Maria..have been checking your blog and finally today being saturday..have picked out themenu for the day..friedrice chilli chicken and chinese chicken fry..wow what a combo…isnit? shall send you my comments after tonites dinner…cheers

    • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

      Hi Deena,

      Your menu is awesome! Hope you made all those things and it came out well too :) happy Sunday!

      Cheers
      Maria