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Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken

Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken

  • 35 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Fried Chicken, Spicy Chicken · Non-veg · Rice dishes, Dry sides

Schezwan fried chicken made with the Cookd Fried Chicken Kit, tossed in soaked Kashmiri chilli, garlic and soy. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

4 people
  • Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded20
  • Star Anise½
  • Hot WaterAs Required
  • Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
  • Cookd Fried Chicken Kit285 grams
  • Water270 ml
  • Coconut Oil30 ml
  • Ginger, Finely Chopped15 grams
  • Garlic, Finely Chopped25 grams
  • Celery, Finely Chopped10 grams
  • Soy Sauce2 tsp
  • Tomato Ketchup30 grams
  • Salt2 grams
  • Sesame SeedsFor Garnish

Contains: wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy497kcal1988kcal
Protein36g144g
Carbohydrate58g233g
Fat13g53g
Fibre4.3g17g
Sugar4.1g16g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

  1. 1

    Soak the chillies and star anise in hot water for 10 minutes Marinate the chicken with the cookd secret marinade and mix till it is coated evenly

    Kashmiri Dry Red ChilliStar AniseHot WaterChicken Boneless Cubes

  2. 2

    Make a smooth batter with 5 tbsp of the cookd ultra crispy fry mix and 150 ml water Add the remaining fry mix to another bowl. Coat the chicken in the dry mix first, then in the batter and in the fry mix again. Dust in it a downward motion to get the crust. Heat oil in a kadai, deep fry the chicken for 5 minutes in hot oil till golden and crispy Drain off the excess oil and keep it aside

    Cookd Fried Chicken KitWater

  3. 3

    Heat a pan/wok, add oil Add the chopped ginger and garlic and saute till it turns golden Add the celery and saute for a few seconds

    Coconut OilGingerGarlicCelery

  4. 4

    Add the chilli paste and cook till oil separates Add soy sauce, tomato ketchup and mix well. Add little water, bring it to a boil

    Soy SauceTomato KetchupWater

  5. 5

    Add the fried chicken and toss it on a high flame for a few seconds Transfer it to a bowl, garnish with sesame seeds and serve it hot immediately

    SaltSesame Seeds

Before you start

How long does Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken?
500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 285 grams Cookd Fried Chicken Kit, 25 grams Garlic, 20 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, 2 tsp Soy Sauce, 15 grams Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken?
About 497 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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