Chicken Manchurian

Name: Chicken Manchurian
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Chinese, Indian
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken ((Preferably dark meat)); 1/2 sweet red bell pepper ((finely chopped)); 2 tablespoons garlic-ginger-onion mix ((reserved from marinade)); 1/2 small onion ((approx. 3-4 tablespoons)); 3-4 slices ginger ((approx. 1½ - 2 tablespoons)); 3 cloves garlic ((approx. 1½ tablespoons)); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon chilli powder ((*See Note 1)); 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; 3-4 tablespoons water; 10 tablespoons cornstarch ((mix this in with the chicken after you are done marinating, right before deep frying)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 ½ tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce ((*See Note 3 for substitution)); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar ((or white vinegar)); 1 ½ teapoons chilli powder ((*See Note 1)); 1-2 bird's eye chili pepper; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons cold water; cilantro ((Optional))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

A flavorful and delicious Hakka, Indian Chinese chicken Manchurian recipe made with crispy boneless fried chicken tossed in a spicy, savory and sweet sticky sauce. Can be served as a appetizer or eaten as a main with rice or hakka noodles!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:23:39 GMT