Baked Chilli Chicken

This is one recipe that is enjoyed by people of all ages everywhere. Traditionally the chicken pieces are deep fried, but I wanted to skip the fryer and stick to my oven but keep all the flavors intact. I’m happy to say I did not disappoint coz it was gone in no time. Our Happy Tummies say YUM YUM!!

Marination

Chicken Breast- 1.5 lbs cubed

Chilli powder- 1 tsp

Ginger paste-1/4 tsp

Garlic paste-1/2 tsp

Kashmiri chili powder-1 tsp

Black pepper powder-1/4 tsp

Garam masala-1/2 tsp

Tandoori masala-1 tsp

Turmeric-1/4 tsp

Lemon juice-2 tbsp

Greek yogurt-2 tbsp

Egg white-1 egg

Corn flour-2 tsp

Olive oil-1 tsp

Mix everything till well combined and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Method

Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the marinated chicken pieces in an even layer and bake it for 18 mins and then flip the pieces and continue to bake for 15 mins or till the chicken pieces are done and set aside.

Seasoning

Oil- 2 tbsp

Curry leaves- 2 sprigs julienne

Crushed ginger-1/2 tsp

Sliced garlic-1 tsp

Green chilis-8 slit lengthwise

Red onion- 1/2 cup cubed

Green bell pepper-1/2 cup cubed

Soy sauce-1/2 tsp

Red chili sauce-1/2 tsp

salt to taste

Green onion-1/4 cup chopped

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, add the crushed ginger and sliced garlic and sauté for one min.Add the green chilis and curry leaves and fry for a minute. Now, add the cubed onions saute for 2 minutes and then add the cubed bell pepper and salt and fry for one min. Add the soy sauce and red chili sauce to it and fry for one minute. Now, add the baked chicken pieces to it and mix till everything is well combine. Add the chopped green onions to it and gently mix and turn off the flame. ENJOY!