Chilli chicken is one of the staple dishes when going to an Indian restaurant- no one can get enough of it! But what if we told you that you can easily recreate the same dish at home WHILE using Birds Eye Hot & Fiery Breast Chunks as well?! We love a fakeaway and there’s nothing better than learning how to prepare your favourite dish in quick, simple steps.
Chilli Chicken Origin: Where Does It Come From?
The history behind this dish is quite peculiar;unique to India, it was born after taking inspiration from popular Chinese dishes and adding Indian spices and flavours to adapt to the palate of the local population.
As a result, there is no standard recipe of this dish, and it varies from family to family. It’s believed to have been invented by Nelson Wang in 1975. When asked about his chilli chicken recipe, Wang described the process as starting from basic Indian ingredients like garlic, ginger and chillies, and then following by mixing them with soy sauce, corn-starch and chicken typical of the Chinese cuisine.
Who would have thought that there’s so much more history behind this comfort food? You’ll now be able to surprise future guests by not only preparing the best chilli chicken out there –but also by showing off your knowledge of its origins.
Our method
- Next, cook your basmati rice by following the instructions on the packaging and put aside once ready to cool off.
- First, start by heating up your oven for your Birds Eye Chicken Chunks by checking the cooking instructions on the packaging -side note, you can choose any of our chicken products depending on your preferences on sizes and styles.
- After, heat up some vegetable oil in a large frying pan. Add the chillies, cover, and cook until blackened. In the meantime, finely grate your ginger, chop your garlic and onions, and add to the pan. Stir and cook uncovered until softened, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Finally, place the chicken and sauce on a serving platter, add the chopped spring onion on top and serve alongside your rice. Voila, your fragrant chilli chicken is now ready to be enjoyed in front of a good movie –prepare to wow your guests!
- Once the chicken is ready, add it to the pan and stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, and pinch of salt as well if needed. Simmer until the sauce has thickened and all the ingredients are mixed.
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What Goes Well with Chilli Chicken?
If you’re wondering what’s the best side to pair with chilli chicken, then fear not, here at Birds Eye we have a vast range of accompaniments you can choose from. If you want to balance this fakeaway with some healthy veggies, then try some green beans or country mixed vegetables. Alternatively, if you want to keep the fakeaway theme going strong and recreate an American-style brunch at home, why not try our potato waffles instead?
We hope to have tempted you into preparing your very own fakeaway by starting with a delicious and simple recipe like chilli chicken. If at the end of the meal you still have some space left, then why not go for a slice of our arctic roll too?! There’s nothing better than enjoying your favourite meal in the comfort of your home!
