August 20th, 2011  |
I am back after a short hiatus. Summer months kept me busy with guests and parties. So, here is a lovely Indian appetizer using boneless chicken. This spicy masala flavored chicken bites are perfect for any Indian party.
Spicy Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- Skinless & Boneless Chicken Thighs – 1 kg/2.2 lbs
- Diced Onions – 1 large
- Finely Minced Ginger – 1 tbsp
- Finely Minced Garlic – 2 cloves
- Curry Leaves – A large sprig
- Hot & Sweet Chilly Sauce – 2 tbsp (Alternatively, you can use 2 tbsp Red Chilly Sauce and 2 tsp sugar)
- Red Chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)
- Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Chilly Garlic Sauce – 1 tbsp (Optional)
- Salt – to taste
- Water – as needed
- Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
For the Marinade
- Corn Flour – 2 tbsp
- Chicken Masala Powder – 1 tbsp (I used Eastern Chicken Masala Powder)
- Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)
- Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
Preparation Method
- Trim all visible fat from the boneless & skinless chicken thighs. Cut it into small bite sized pieces. Wash the chicken thoroughly and soak it in water along with 1 tbsp lemon juice for around 5 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Prepare a marinade using the above ingredients and apply it on the chicken pieces. Refrigerate it for atleast 2 hours or leave it overnight.
- In a deep pan, heat oil for deep frying. Gently add the chicken pieces to the pan and fry for around 5-6 minutes. Drain onto a paper towel. You can do this in several batches.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in another non stick pan and add onions. Saute until translucent.
- Throw in the curry leaves, minced ginger & garlic. Saute for a few more minutes.
- Reduce heat and add red chilly powder, black pepper powder, chilly garlic sauce, hot & sweet chilly sauce. Add a few tablespoons of water to make a little gravy.
- Add the fried chicken pieces and mix everything gently. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp garam masala powder.
- Remove from stove top and keep covered. If you prefer, sprinkle 1 tsp lemon juice just before serving.
Note
- I have used Chicken Thighs instead of Chicken Breasts as thighs tend to retain their softness after deep frying.
- You can use any Hot & Sweet Chilly Sauce but if you prefer a tangy taste, you can use Maggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Chilly Sauce or add 1-2 tbsp ketchup along with the Chilly Sauce.
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This recipe was so good. We made it for a party and everybody enjoyed it a lot. I will make it again.
These chicken bites are so yummy. I didn’t have chicken masala powder and it still came out so good.