Cookd Schezwan Fried Chicken
- 35 min
- medium
- Serves 4
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.
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Ingredients
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.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 497kcal | 1988kcal |
| Protein | 36g | 144g |
| Carbohydrate | 58g | 233g |
| Fat | 13g | 53g |
| Fibre | 4.3g | 17g |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 16g |
Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes
Method
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
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
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
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
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
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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