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    Sep 23, 2016 | 6 Comments | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS BLOG GENERATES INCOME VIA ADS.

    Chilli Chicken - Hakka-style

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    This Hakka Chilli Chicken recipe is fairly simple, and a breeze to whip up on a busy weeknight when you need a pick-me-up and want to avoid take-out. It's also a much healthier version than those you get at restaurants - no deep frying of the chicken, and most importantly, NO MSG!

    Recipe for Chilli Chicken taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

    Baby Dear has a low tolerance to spicy food. Well, almost all spicy food except maybe, Biryani. And Chicken Curry. And kebabs. And definitely, Chilli Chicken. Okay, let me rephrase that - Baby Dear won't tolerate spicy food except if it's something that he likes. And I mean, really, really likes. Then his low tolerance just gets thrown out the window, and countless glasses of cold water take its place instead! I'm starting to get a feeling that this kid will always be one to bend the rules to suit his needs.

    Hubby Dear and I are strong advocates of always feeding Baby Dear the same things (or at least, a part of it) that we eat. So it obviously is no surprise that the little guy has been exposed to a variety of cuisines and eating habits ever since he got his two front teeth. I can't even begin to tell you how awesome it is to travel with him and not have to worry about finding kid-friendly meals that would appeal to his palate. Because believe it or not, he'll eat just about anything - as long as it's tasty. Yup, I think we hit the jackpot with this one!

    Both me and Hubby Dear have always been die-hard fans of Indo-Chinese, or desi-style Hakka cuisine. Chilli Chicken, Chilli Paneer, Gobi Manchurian, Hakka Chowmein... you name it, and we love it! So much so, that 7 times out of 10, our Friday night dinners would always begin with a call to the local Hakka take-out joint right by our house. So it was only a matter of time that Baby Dear would start requesting his favourites to order to.

    While crisp Spring Rolls and a bowl of flavourful Fried Rice is always his first pick, the kid just can never refuse a platter of Chilli Chicken. I mean, who can blame him? Tender pieces of chicken tossed in with crisp fried onions and peppers, all coated in a lip-smacking sauce - what's NOT to love? But as the name states, the recipe does start with throwing in a handful of fresh chopped chillies into a hot wok; and as much as I love watching my baby enjoy the same meals as we do - I hate it when the spice level restricts him from enjoying it to its fullest. So what else is a mom to do than step into the kitchen, heat up her trusty wok and create magic?

    So what are you waiting for? Get to it and watch your family lick their plates clean with this Hakka Chilli Chicken recipe! I know mine will.

    Recipe for Chilli Chicken taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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    Hakka Chilli Chicken (Dry version)

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 2 tablespoon light cooking oil
    • 500 gms boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized cubes
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
    • 2 medium onions cubed
    • 1 medium green bell pepper cubed
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
    • salt and pepper to taste (add in extra pepper for that zing)
    • a handful of chopped green onions for garnish

    Instructions

    • Mix in the turmeric and chilli powder with the chicken pieces to coat well. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick wok and stir-fry the chicken till slightly browned along the edges. Remove from the wok and set aside.
    • Heat the remaining oil in the wok and add in ginger and garlic. Fry for a few seconds till fragrant before adding in the diced onions and peppers. Stir-fry on high heat, tossing continuously for a minute, and then add in the white pepper and both the sauces.
    • Season with salt and pepper, add in the pre-cooked chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes till everything is mixed well.
    • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, you will surely love my Chilli Potatoes, Chilli Paneer and Ginger Shrimp Stir-fry recipe as well.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    1. Bernice Hill says

      July 23, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      YES! I have to agree with you on feeding kids exactly what you are eating. That is what I did with all of my kids and they all turned out fine...although one is now vegan.
      Hakka style cuisine intrigues me (we only have 2 restaurant that I know of and I'm not sure how good they are) because the recipes always look so darn good!

      Reply
    2. Ginni Kelley says

      July 22, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Love chilli chicken and this looks like an easy recipe, definitely worth trying!

      Reply
    3. Vanessa says

      July 22, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      So flavourful! The whole family will love this!

      Reply
    4. Sadia Malik says

      July 22, 2020 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      I too love Hakka Chinese, will try this recipe for sure

      Reply
    5. Mouni Ghosh says

      October 20, 2016 at 2:43 am

      5 stars
      i tried this and it tasted great

      Reply
      • Meena says

        November 28, 2016 at 11:22 am

        Thanks Mouni, glad you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply

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