What is the one thing we hate doing at home during the hot summer months? Cooking in the kitchen, isn’t that right? Imagine preparing for a party at home at this time. Making a variety of time-consuming snacks for the guests in this heat is perhaps the last thing you would want to do. And that is why, many of us search for something quick, easy and delicious.
Impromptu gatherings at home are always fun, but can take a toll on the one prepping these delicacies. So, if you are having guests at home, we have got you covered with a recipe that can be a great choice for those who love indulging in delicious chicken dishes. Chilli chicken is easily one of the most popular chicken recipes around, ordered across Chinese restaurants. One can enjoy its dry version as an appetiser or pair the gravy chilli chicken with noodles and rice. Besides that, it can be cooked in different ways by the spices, other ingredients and the seasonings that go into it. Honey chilli chicken, for instance, comes with a tinge of sweetness. What we have here is a summery spin to the Chinese delicacy, which adds a flavourful touch of mango to it.
Mango Chilli Chicken is a special summer recipe that can truly be a game-changer on your dinner party menu, especially on days when you want something quick yet impressive. Not only is it easy to cook, but its aroma is sure to make anyone drool.
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This recipe involves boneless chicken and comes with a twist of mangoes. The addition of mangoes gives this dish a tangy and sweet flavour. The best part about this fusion recipe is that it takes less than an hour to be made, and you can serve it with rice or noodles for a filling and wholesome meal.
To make Mango Chilli Chicken, one needs to first coat the boneless chicken chunks, and fry them in hot oil. To coat the boneless chicken chunks, you simply need to mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and ginger-garlic paste. Add the cubed chicken to the bowl and coat it nicely with the flour mixture. Keep it aside for a while. After that, drop the chicken pieces one by one into hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown and crisp. For the extra crispiness, double fry the chicken pieces. You can even bake or air fry the chicken pieces as per your choice.
The sauce used in this chilli chicken recipe is the show-stealer. Soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, and rice vinegar come together for a fiery sauce that is sure to make your taste buds flutter. The mango pieces and fried chicken are then added to the sauce. You can also use a bit of mango pulp in addition to this, for a robust flavour.
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