Desi Pub Chilli Chicken Recipe

Bring the bold flavors of a Desi pub straight to your kitchen with this Chilli Chicken recipe. Combining succulent chicken with a spicy, tangy sauce, this dish is a fiery fusion of Indian and Chinese cuisine, perfect for spice lovers. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, this Chilli Chicken is sure to satisfy your craving for heat and flavor.

Desi Pub Chilli Chicken Recipe

This Desi Indian Pub Chilli Chicken recipe blends tender chicken with a zesty, spicy sauce for a delicious Indo-Chinese fusion dish. Coated in a flavorful marinade and stir-fried with chilies, garlic, and a medley of spices, it offers the perfect balance of heat and savory goodness. Serve it as a starter or a main with fried rice or naan to enjoy restaurant-style Chilli Chicken at home.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

marination 2 hours hrs

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For marination:

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• Salt to taste

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 onion, cubed
• 1 bell pepper, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp red chili sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup water mixed with 1 tsp cornflour

Yogurt Mint Sauce:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Method

 

1. Marinate chicken with all marination ingredients for 2 hours.
2. Deep fry marinated chicken until golden. Set aside.
3. In a wok, heat oil and stir-fry green chilies, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
4. Add soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, sugar, and salt.
5. Add fried chicken and toss.
6. Pour in cornflour slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
7. Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

Yogurt Mint Sauce:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can serve this dish with fresh naan (garlic naan is also lovely!) Chips (plain, masala or chilli chips are all highly recommended) and also don’t forget the sauces and chutneys that complete these desi indian pub meals. You can find the recipes for these sauces right here!

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.