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Chicken Chilli is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that is a favorite in Nepali cuisine as well. It features crispy chicken pieces cooked with a mix of bold spices, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory, tangy sauce. Here’s a detailed look at this delectable dish:

Chicken Chilli

• Ingredients: Key ingredients include boneless chicken pieces, bell peppers (capsicum), onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, and various spices.
• Preparation:
• • Marination: The chicken pieces are marinated with spices and often cornflour to give them a crispy texture when fried.
  • Frying: Marinated chicken is deep-fried until golden and crispy.
  • Sauce: In a wok, garlic, ginger, and green chilies are stir-fried, followed by onions and bell peppers. The sauces (soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup) and vinegar are added to create a tangy, spicy sauce.
  • Combining: The fried chicken is then tossed in the sauce mixture until well-coated and heated through.
• Flavor Profile: The dish is known for its bold, spicy, and tangy flavors, with a perfect balance of heat from the chilies and sweetness from the sauces.
• Serving: Chicken Chilli is often served as an appetizer or a main course, accompanied by fried rice, noodles, or just plain steamed rice.

Variations

• Gravy vs. Dry: Chicken Chilli can be prepared with a thick sauce (gravy) or as a dry version with just enough sauce to coat the chicken.
• Vegetarian: A vegetarian version can be made using paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or tofu instead of chicken.