Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowSri Lankan · mainSri Lankan Devilled ChickenA spicy Sri Lankan chicken stir-fry with crispy chicken pieces tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce with onions, peppers, and tomatoes.total55 minprep15 mincook25 minservings4Original recipe on islandsmile.orgKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Sri Lankan Devilled Chicken to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredients Print photoAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servingsIngredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.500 g medium-sized boneless chicken pieces, use chicken breast or chicken thighs1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli powderSalt to season0.25 cup oil, use vegetable or coconut oil1 tbsp minced ginger1 tbsp minced garlic2 large onions cut into wedges4 capsicums cut into slices, banana peppers, substitute with bell peppers3 medium-sized tomatoes cut into wedges1 tsp red chilli flakes, increase if you need more heat2 tbsp oyster sauce2 tbsp soya sauce4 tbsp tomato sauce1 tbsp sugar, only if you need it to be slightly sweet for the kidsStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Prep the chicken cubes or use pre-cut chicken cubes.2Step 2: Have all the spice powders and sauces ready.3Step 3: Mince garlic and ginger separately.4Step 4: Cut the onions, tomatoes and green peppers into thick wedges.5Step 5: Place the chicken parts in a bowl. Add turmeric powder (1 teaspoon), red chilli powder (1 teaspoon), and season with salt. Mix well.6Step 6: Use disposable gloves if you are sensitive to the spices. Let the chicken parts marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.7Step 7: Shallow frying vs. deep frying.8Step 8: Place a shallow skillet or pan over medium heat. Pour in the oil (1/4 cup) and let it heat for a few seconds.9Step 9: Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Shallow-fry the chicken pieces on both sides until they turn golden brown and crispy.10Step 10: Take care not to burn yourself while frying the chicken pieces.11Step 11: As you fry the chicken pieces, maintain a constant medium heat while tossing them regularly for an even fry. This should take 10-15 minutes. Once done, transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel.12Step 12: You can now use the air fryer chicken tenders recipe to make a way healthier devil chicken recipe.13Step 13: Place the same pan with the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (1 tablespoon) and ginger (1 tablespoon) to the oil and sauté for two minutes.14Step 14: Add the onion wedges (2 large onions in wedges), capsicums (4, cut into slices), and tomatoes (3 medium, cut into wedges) to the pan.15Step 15: Sauté until the capsicums turn slightly soft (should still have a crunch) over medium heat, 5 to 10 minutes.16Step 16: Reduce heat to low and pour in the soy sauce (2 tablespoons), oyster sauce (2 tablespoons), tomato sauce (4 tablespoons) and red chilli flakes (1 teaspoon). Mix well for a few minutes.17Step 17: Once the onion and capsicum turn soft with the sauce mixture, add the sugar. Reduce or increase the amount of sugar as per your needs.18Step 18: Once you have the sauce mixture prepared, transfer the crispy chicken pieces to the pan.19Step 19: Over low heat, continue to mix for a few minutes. Taste and adjust the flavour as per your needs.20Step 20: Cook until the sauce is thick and completely coats the chicken, with a little gravy left in the bottom of the pan.getsaucepan.com/r/6c1c8d2e-de65-4b74-9571-1683c6a7789e · Original: https://www.islandsmile.org/sri-lankan-chilli-devilled-chicken/
