Chicken & Poultry

Unusual Chicken

Name: Unusual Chicken
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chicken & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken pieces (cut into bite-size chunks); 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 egg (beaten); 1/4 cup cornflour (cornstarch); 2 cups groundnut or other neutral oil (for frying); 8 fresh curry leaves; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 green chili (sliced); 2 spring onions (chopped); 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves; 2 Tbsp tomato sauce or ketchup

Crisp deep-fried marinated chicken finished in a spiced yogurt-tomato sauce with fresh herbs.

60 minutes

Serves 4

Dinner

Contains common allergens

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Instructions

5 steps

1
In a bowl, combine the chicken with the chili powder, 1 tsp ginger, salt, garam masala, soy sauce, and yogurt. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 5 to 6 hours or overnight.

2
Add the beaten egg to the marinated chicken and toss with enough cornflour to lightly coat each piece.
3
Heat the oil in a wok until hot, then deep-fry the chicken in batches over low to medium heat until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. The chicken is now ready to eat as is.
4
For a hotter, saucy version, heat a little oil in a clean wok and fry the curry leaves, remaining ginger, garlic, green chili, spring onions, and coriander leaves for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
5
Stir in a few spoonfuls of yogurt and the tomato sauce, then add the fried chicken and toss over the heat until every piece is coated in the sauce. Serve hot.

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