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High Protein Chilli Chicken

High Protein Chilli Chicken

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 1

Prep 10 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 Chilli Chicken, Chicken Manchurian · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

20 items

1 person
  • Chicken, Boneless250 grams
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Eggs1
  • Corn Flour3 tbsp
  • Oil2 tsp
  • Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
  • Green Capsicum½
  • Onion45 grams
  • Green Chilli, Diced1
  • Red Chilli, Diced1
  • Tomato Ketchup2 tbsp
  • Green Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
  • Red Chilli Sauce1 tbsp
  • Soy Sauce2 tsp
  • MSG1 grams
  • Vinegar½ tsp
  • Water3 tbsp
  • Spring Onion (greens), Choppedfor garnish

Contains: egg, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 person
Energy712kcal
Protein62g
Carbohydrate50g
Fat30g
Fibre4.6g
Sugar15g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken. Coat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

    ChickenSaltBlack Pepper PowderEggsCorn Flour

  2. 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.

    Oil

  3. 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.

    OilGarlicGingerGreen CapsicumOnionGreen ChilliRed ChilliTomato KetchupGreen Chilli SauceRed Chilli SauceSoy SauceSaltBlack Pepper PowderMSGVinegar

  4. 4

    Mix the corn starch with water and add it to the wok. Cook on a high flame for 1 minute.

    Corn FlourWater

  5. 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 712 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes
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    Sai AdharshNovember 2025

    Good food

  • S

    Sai AdharshNovember 2025

    very good food

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