Ingredients for Indo-Chinese Chilli Chicken with Lemon Garlic Rice

250gms Chicken

1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder

1 Tsp Cornflour

Less than 1 Tsp Salt

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Tbsp Butter

1 Tbsp Garlic

1 Tsp Chilli Flakes

Less than ½ Tsp Oregano

1 Small Onion

250gms Basmati Rice

½ Tsp Black Pepper Powder

¼ Tsp Salt

Fresh Coriander

Juice of ½ Lemon

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Cup Water

1 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup

2 Tsp Light Soy Sauce

1 Tsp Dark Soy Sauce

1 Tsp Vinegar

½ Tsp White Pepper Powder

½ Tsp Salt

½ Tsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Cornflour

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Tbsp Garlic

1 Tsp Ginger

Paste of 3 Kashmiri Red Chillies

Onion Petals

Capsicum Petals

Spring Onion Greens

Steps for Indo-Chinese Chilli Chicken with Lemon Garlic Rice

Marinate the Chicken Add the chicken strips, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, cornflour, and salt to a bowl. Mix well and leave to marinate for 10–15 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Lemon Garlic Rice Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add chopped garlic, chilli flakes, oregano, and finely chopped onion. Sauté until the onion softens. Add the boiled basmati rice, black pepper, salt, chopped coriander, and lemon juice. Toss gently and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the marinated chicken and cook on high heat for 3–4 minutes. Cover and cook for another 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Sauce In a bowl, combine water, tomato ketchup, light and dark soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, sugar, cornflour, and salt. Mix until smooth.

Step 5: Cook the Aromatics Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic and ginger and sauté for 30–60 seconds. Add the Kashmiri chilli paste and cook for 2–3 minutes.

Step 6: Make the Gravy Pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust salt, vinegar, or sugar if required.

Step 7: Combine Everything Add the cooked chicken, onion petals, and capsicum. Mix well and cook briefly until the vegetables are slightly tender but retain their crunch. Add spring onion greens, mix once, and switch off the heat.

Step 8: Serve Serve the hot Chilli Chicken alongside Lemon Garlic Rice. Pack into lunch boxes or divide into meal-prep containers for convenient meals.