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Indian Style Chilli Chicken
Authentic Indo-Chinese · Restaurant Style

Indian Style Chilli Chicken Recipe

By Jeevan Depa·✓Kitchen Tested & Verified·Updated October 2026
Non-Veg📍Indo-Chinese🍽️Lunch & Dinner & Snacks⏱️20 mins⚡Medium👥Serves 3Indo-Chinese
🍳Why This Recipe Works & Culinary Heritage

Indian Style Chilli Chicken is a celebrated Indo-Chinese culinary specialty crafted with traditional techniques and authentic spices. Prepared with 16 metric-standardized ingredients (featuring Boneless Chicken, Corn Flour, Maida (All Purpose Flour), Egg, Ginger Garlic Paste), this dish balances aromatic spices with rich cooking bases for deep, authentic flavor.

⏱️ Cook Time: 20 mins•👥 Servings: 3 plates•🛒 Instamart: 1-Click Doorstep Sync

Ingredients for Indian Style Chilli Chicken

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1
Boneless Chicken
350 g
2
Corn Flour
3 tbsp
3
Maida (All Purpose Flour)
1 tbsp
4
Egg
1 whole piece
5
Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tsp
6
Ginger
1 tsp finely chopped
7
Garlic
1 tsp finely chopped
8
Onion
1 piece cubed
9
Green Capsicum
1 piece cubed
10
Soy Sauce
1 tbsp
11
Red Chili Sauce
1 tbsp
12
Tomato Sauce
1 tbsp
13
Red Chili Powder
1 tsp
Pantry
14
Black Pepper Powder
1/4 tsp
Pantry
15
Salt
1 tsp or to taste
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16
Cooking Oil
2 cups for deep frying
Pantry

In a mixing bowl, combine 350g boneless chicken pieces with 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp pepper powder, salt to taste, 1 egg, 2 tbsp corn flour, and 1 tbsp maida. Mix well until the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated, and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
In a mixing bowl, combine 350g boneless chicken pieces with 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp pepper powder, salt to taste, 1 egg, 2 tbsp corn flour, and 1 tbsp maida. Mix well until the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated, and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Gently drop the marinated chicken pieces one by one into the hot oil. Deep-fry in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3
In a separate pan or wok, heat 1-2 tbsp of oil over high flame. Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger and 1 tsp finely chopped garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
4
Add 1 cubed onion and 1 cubed capsicum. Stir-fry briskly on high flame for 1-2 minutes, keeping them crunchy.
5
Lower the heat slightly and add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp red chili sauce, 1 tbsp tomato sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well. (Optional: Prepare a slurry with 1 tbsp corn flour dissolved in 2-3 tbsp water and pour it in for a glossy sauce coating).
6
Toss in the fried chicken pieces. Stir rapidly on high heat for 1-2 minutes until every piece is evenly glazed with the sauce. Garnish with chopped spring onion greens if desired and serve hot.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Indian Style Chilli Chicken at home

1

Two-Stage Marination Magic

First marinate chicken with ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt for 20 minutes to tenderize the fibers. Then introduce spiced hung curd for rich, deep flavor penetration.

2

Brown the Onions (Bhunao Process)

Take your time browning the onions to a deep golden amber. The slow caramelization forms the foundational flavor base and rich color of authentic Indian meat gravies.

3

Simmer on Low Flame for Juicy Meat

Keep the heat on gentle low-medium once the liquid is added. Rapid boiling contracts muscle fibers and dries out poultry meat.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 3 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
405kcal
18% DV
Protein
29g
58% DV
Carbs
23g
8% DV
Fat
17g
22% DV
Fiber
3g
11% DV
Sodium
645mg
28% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Culinary Tags

#chillichicken#indochinese#chickenstarter#chickenappetizer#drychillichicken
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Indian Style Chilli Chicken

You need 16 ingredients to make Indian Style Chilli Chicken: Boneless Chicken (350 g), Corn Flour (3 tbsp), Maida (All Purpose Flour) (1 tbsp), Egg (1 whole piece), Ginger Garlic Paste (1 tsp), Ginger (1 tsp finely chopped), Garlic (1 tsp finely chopped), Onion (1 piece cubed), Green Capsicum (1 piece cubed), Soy Sauce (1 tbsp), Red Chili Sauce (1 tbsp), Tomato Sauce (1 tbsp), Red Chili Powder (1 tsp), Black Pepper Powder (1/4 tsp), Salt (1 tsp or to taste), Cooking Oil (2 cups for deep frying). Exact metric quantities for your chosen servings are listed in the ingredients section above, and you can add all of them to your Swiggy Instamart cart in one click.

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