Hot Garlic Chicken is a beloved Indo-Chinese dish that perfectly combines juicy, tender chicken pieces with a fiery garlic sauce. Inspired by street food stalls and popular Indo-Chinese restaurants, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for spice lovers. It brings together the bold, zesty flavors of garlic, chilies, and soy sauce — a fusion that originated in the Indian Chinese communities and is now popular worldwide. This dish is a surefire way to add a burst of flavor to your dinner table and will bring excitement and joy to the entire family.
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Hot Garlic Chicken
Description
Hot Garlic Chicken is a spicy, flavorful Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy baked chicken pieces coated in a rich, garlicky sauce with dried red chilies and spring onions. Easy to prepare and loaded with zesty flavors, this dish is ideal for spice lovers looking for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken:
Ingredients for Sauce:
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
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Chop the chicken thighs or breast into bite-sized pieces.
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Season with salt, pepper, soy sauce, egg white, and cornstarch. Mix well.
Bake the Chicken:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly grease a baking tray.
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Place the seasoned chicken pieces on the tray in a single layer.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through (after about 10-12 minutes).
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Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden brown.
Prepare the Sauce:
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Heat 4 tbsp oil in a wok or pan on high flame.
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Add dried red chilies, garlic, spring onion whites, and green chilies. Toss quickly for about 2 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, tomato purée, brown sugar, to make the sauce mixture.
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Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir well. Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce if needed.
Combine:
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Once the chicken is baked, add it to the sauce in the pan. Toss well to coat the chicken in the sauce.
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Garnish with spring onion greens.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 28g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
