High Protein Chilli Chicken
Also known as Chilli Chicken, Chicken Manchurian · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
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High protein chilli chicken, pan-seared in a teaspoon of oil and tossed with capsicum and soy sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 1, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
20 itemsGreen Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Chicken, Boneless250 grams
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Eggs1
Corn Flour3 tbsp
Sunflower Oil2 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Green Capsicum½
Green Chilli, Diced1
Tomato Ketchup2 tbsp
Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
MSG1 grams
Water3 tbsp
Spring Onion (greens), Choppedfor garnish
Onion45 grams
Red Chilli, Diced1
Vinegar½ tsp
Contains: egg, wheat, soya.
Nutrition
Per serving. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 713kcal |
| Protein | 62g |
| Carbohydrate | 50g |
| Fat | 30g |
| Fibre | 4.6g |
| Sugar | 15g |
Cookd masalas for chicken
Method
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken. Coat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
SaltChickenBlack Pepper PowderEggsCorn Flour
- 2
In a non-stick pan, add 1 tsp oil, add the marinated chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Sunflower Oil
- 3
In a kadhai/wok, add 1 tsp oil, add in the garlic and ginger and let it turn golden brown. Add the capsicum and onion petals and saute for 10 seconds. Add all the sauces, salt, pepper and toss.
Green Chilli SauceSunflower OilGarlicGingerGreen CapsicumGreen ChilliTomato KetchupRed Chilli SauceSoy SauceBlack Pepper PowderMSGOnionRed ChilliSaltVinegar
- 4
Mix the corn starch with water and add it to the wok. Cook on a high flame for 1 minute.
WaterCorn Flour
- 5
Add in the chicken and cook for a couple more minutes until thoroughly coated. Finish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
Spring Onion (greens)
Before you start
- How long does High Protein Chilli Chicken take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does High Protein Chilli Chicken serve?
- 1. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is High Protein Chilli Chicken vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is High Protein Chilli 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 High Protein Chilli Chicken?
- 250 grams Chicken, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tsp Soy Sauce, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for High Protein Chilli Chicken?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in High Protein Chilli Chicken?
- About 713 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- S
Sai AdharshNovember 2025
Good food
- S
Sai AdharshNovember 2025
very good food
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