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Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in a vibrant, glossy sauce that's sweet, tangy, and savory. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a restaurant favorite you can easily make at home. Perfect with fried rice or noodles!
For 4 servings
Marinate the Chicken
Fry the Chicken
Prepare the Sauce and Vegetables
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Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in a vibrant, glossy sauce that's sweet, tangy, and savory. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a restaurant favorite you can easily make at home. Perfect with fried rice or noodles!
This indo_chinese recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 406.3 calories per serving with 32.75g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
Combine and Finish
Garnish and Serve
Replace the chicken with 400g of firm tofu or paneer, cubed. Press the tofu to remove excess water before coating and frying.
Add other quick-cooking vegetables like sliced carrots, bell peppers of different colors, or baby corn along with the onion and capsicum.
For a lower-fat option, coat the chicken as directed and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and golden. You can also use an air fryer.
Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the sauce for a sweeter, stickier glaze.
Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining overall body function.
This dish includes vegetables like capsicum and onion, which provide essential vitamins like Vitamin C and A. Garlic and ginger also offer various health-promoting compounds.
Shanghai Chicken is a delicious indulgence but is not typically considered a health food due to being deep-fried and containing sauces with sugar and sodium. You can make a healthier version by baking or air-frying the chicken instead of deep-frying.
A typical serving of Shanghai Chicken (around 300g) can contain approximately 450-600 calories, depending on the amount of oil absorbed during frying and the specific sauce ingredients used.
It's best served immediately to maintain the chicken's crispiness. However, you can fry the chicken ahead of time and store it. When ready to serve, quickly reheat the chicken in an air fryer or oven, then toss it with the freshly made hot sauce.
To reduce the spice level, you can omit the green chilies and use a milder red chili sauce or reduce its quantity. You can also increase the amount of tomato ketchup slightly to balance the flavors.
This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice, vegetable fried rice, or hakka noodles to make it a complete meal.