simple and easy recipe of chilli chicken

Chilli Chicken is a popular dish in India and several other Asian countries. It is made from chicken pieces that are marinated in a spicy sauce and then stir-fried with chili peppers, onions, and spices. The dish is often served with rice or flatbread.

Ingredients:

• 500 g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 medium sized capsicum diced (optional)
  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 3 green chillies, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chilli sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 table spoon black pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons cornflour
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together chicken pieces, 2 tablespoon cornflour, salt and (1/2 ts)black pepper powder
2. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In a another pan, add onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Cook until onions are translucent.
4. Add soy sauce, chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, black pepper powder and sugar, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix together remaining cornflour and water. Add to the pan and stir until sauce thickens.
6. Add chicken back to the pan and stir until chicken is coated with sauce.
7. Serve hot over steamed rice. Enjoy!

Tips:

1. Switch the flame off just before reaching the consistency you like.