The Best Chicken Manchurian (Quick and Easy Recipe)

For the Chicken Balls:

1. In a bowl, combine minced chicken, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, red chili sauce, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix well until it forms a sticky mixture. If needed, you can add a little water.
3. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
4. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Fry the chicken balls until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

For the Manchurian Sauce:

1. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
2. Add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
3. Add chopped onions and cook until they become translucent.
4. Add chopped bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender.
5. Stir in soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Mix well.
6. Pour in chicken broth or water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the pan, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.

1. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add the fried chicken balls to the sauce, coating them evenly. Let them simmer in the sauce for a couple of minutes.
3. Garnish with chopped spring onions.

Serve:

Serve the Chicken Manchurian hot over steamed rice or noodles. It makes a delicious and satisfying Indo-Chinese meal.

Feel free to adjust the spice levels and sauces to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Manchurian!