How to make Crackling Spinach Chicken-SK Khazana -
Two delicious Chinese dishes served together to make a brilliant dish
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Boneless chicken legs, Spinach (पालक)
Cuisine : Chinese
Course : Main Course Chicken
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Crackling Spinach Chicken-SK Khazana Recipe Card
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Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Crackling Spinach Chicken-SK Khazana Recipe
Boneless chicken legs cut into 1/2 inchSpin pieces 400 grams
Spinach shredded 2 cups
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
Soy sauce 1 tablespo teaspoon
Garlic chopped 3 1/2 teaspoons
Red chilli flakes 1 1/2 teaspoons
Cornflour 1 tablespoon
Oil to deep fry
Sesame oil 1 tablespo teaspoon
Ginger chopped 1 teaspoon
Celery chopped 1 teaspoon
Dried red chilli 1
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Medium onion quartered and layers separated 1
Cornflour slurry 2 teaspoons
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1/2 tablespoon
Spring onion greens chopped 1.2 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Put chicken pieces in a bowl. Add salt, pepper powder, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes and cornflour. Mix well and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry spinach till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 3
Deep-fry chicken pieces in the same oil till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a non-stick pan. Add 1½ teaspoons garlic, ginger and celery, mix and sauté till fragrant.
Step 5
Break and add red chilli along with 1 teaspoon soy sauce and mix well. Add ¼ cup water and stir.
Step 6
Add salt, sugar, onion and cornflour slurry and mix. Add fried chicken and mix well.
Step 7
Add coriander leaves and spring onion greens and mix well. Set aside.
Step 8
Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in another non-stick pan. Add remaining garlic and sauté till lightly browned. Add remaining chilli flakes, fried spinach and salt and toss well.
Step 9
Transfer the chicken onto a serving platter. Top with the crackling spinach and serve immediately.
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