1 -2green chilisliced, adjust to personal taste and spice level of chili
4spring onion sliced
Salt as per taste
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into small cubes approx 1-inch square.
Dry any excess moisture from the chicken.
Next, to a medium-sized bowl, add the chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon white pepper powder.
Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 egg white.
Mix well. Set aside for 15 -30 minutes
In a pan on medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken one piece at a time. Work in batches if you need; do not overcrowd the pan.
Let it cook for a minute or so and flip cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden color. Remove from pan, drain any excess oil with a slotted spoon, then lay it on a tray or plate.
Repeat for remaining chicken if needed.
Manchurian Gravy
In a pot on low-medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and chopped garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add sliced green chili and cook for 30 seconds.
Add 2-3 cups of water or chicken stock. This will determine how much gravy there will be.
Add 3-4 tablespoons of soy sauce. Increase the heat to medium. Once water is hot and simmer, add salt, black pepper, white pepper, sliced spring onion, and the fried chicken pieces.
Continue to cook for a couple of minutes.
Make a cornstarch slurry - to a bowl, add 3-4 tablespoons of cornstarch and 6-8 tbsp of water. Mix well until it forms a smooth paste.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry while mixing the Manchurian gravy. If it is too thick at this point, you can add more water to thin it out.
Garnish with sliced green onion and serve with plain rice or fried rice.