How to Make Chicken Manchurian in 5 Easy Steps

Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian is a delicious Asian-inspired dish made with a combination of marinated chicken and vegetables cooked in a flavorful and savory sauce. Whether you're looking to whip up a quick weeknight dinner or impress your guests with an elegant meal, this recipe is sure to be a hit. In this blog post, we'll show you how to make Chicken Manchurian in just five easy steps. So let's get started!

1) Step One: Prepare the ingredients

Making chicken manchurian is a famous dish of Indo-Chinese cuisine that is loved by many. Before you can begin cooking the dish, you must first prepare the necessary ingredients. The ingredients needed are boneless chicken pieces (cut into small cubes), cornflour, red chilli powder, all-purpose flour, soya sauce, tomato ketchup, oil for frying, garlic, onions, green chillies, capsicum and salt to taste. Once all these ingredients are gathered, the next step is to begin cooking the chicken.

2) Step Two: Cook the chicken

To cook the chicken for your famous Chicken Manchurian, start by heating 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1 pound of chicken tenders or strips and season with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, ground ginger, and ground cumin. Cook the chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove and set the chicken aside.

Chicken 

3) Step Three: Make the sauce

Now it's time to make the famous manchurian sauce. Start by combining garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chili sauce, and ketchup in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until it becomes like thick paste. Next, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to a hot pan. Add the paste and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Finally, add some chicken stock to the pan and bring it to a boil. Once the sauce has reached its desired consistency, it's ready to be served with the chicken. Enjoy!

Sauce

4) Step Four: Combine the chicken and sauce

Once the chicken is cooked and the sauce is prepared, it's time to combine them. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and add the cooked chicken pieces. Stir everything together so that the chicken pieces are completely coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes and for the sauce to thicken. The famous Chicken Manchurian dish is now ready to be served! Serve with hot steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!

5) Step Five: Serve

Now you have the famous Chicken Manchurian ready! Serve it hot with your favorite accompaniments. Serve it on a bed of steamed white rice, with fried onions, sliced chili peppers, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top for a delicious flavor. You can also serve it with a side of vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snow peas for a complete meal. Enjoy your famous Chicken Manchurian!

6) Combination with Chinese rice

Adding Chinese rice to your chicken Manchurian dish is a great way to complete the meal. Chinese rice is an essential part of the famous Manchurian dishes, and you can make it in just a few minutes. Begin by heating oil in a pan, then add basmati or long-grain rice and stir to coat. Add 1 1⁄2 cups of water, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the water has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving with your chicken Manchurian dish. Enjoy! Your famous Manchurian dish is now ready to be served. Serve warm with extra soy sauce if desired. This savoury, spiced chicken recipe is perfect for any occasion and is always sure to impress guests. If you want to increase the flavour even more, garnish your plate with sesame seeds or chopped spring onions. For added crunchiness, sprinkle some fried onions on top of the chicken Manchurian. The best thing about this dish is that there are endless variations, so experiment with different ingredients and sauces to create your own version of this famous Manchurian recipe. With just a few simple steps, you too can enjoy a delicious plate of authentic Manchurian chicken.

With Chinese Rice