A simple yet flavorful recipe for spicy devilled chicken offers a quick weeknight meal for two, combining tender chicken with a bold, aromatic sauce. The dish features a marinade of chili powder, turmeric, and curry powder, paired with a tangy-sweet sauce of chili flakes, soy sauce, ketchup, and oyster sauce for depth. Fresh ginger, garlic, and peppers add a sharp, fragrant kick, while searing the chicken ensures a smoky crust before finishing in a glossy, well-balanced glaze. Perfect for those craving heat and convenience, the step-by-step method delivers a restaurant-worthy result with minimal effort.
🍳 HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT A quick and spicy chicken dish, perfect for two. 🥗 INGREDIENTS • 350g Chicken breast or thighs • 2 Garlic cloves • Thumb-sized piece of ginger • 1 Red chilli • 2 Banana peppers • 1/2 Large red onion • Oil, for frying • Water, as needed MARINADE • 1 tsp Chilli powder • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper • 1/2 tsp Sri Lankan dark roasted curry powder • 1/2 tsp Salt SAUCE • 1 tbsp Chilli flakes • 1 tbsp Soy sauce • 1 tsp Oyster sauce • 4 tbsp Ketchup • 1 tsp Sugar • 5 tbsp Water • 1/2 tsp Salt 🍳 🔥 METHOD • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with all the marinade ingredients. Set aside. • Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. • Roughly chop the ginger and garlic, coarsely chop the red chilli, and slice the banana peppers and red onion. • Heat a splash of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until charred on the outside but not fully cooked through, then remove and set aside. • Add more oil to the same pan and stir-fry the ginger, garlic, and red chilli for 30 seconds until fragrant. • Add the red onion and banana peppers and stir-fry for about 1 minute. • Return the chicken and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. • Add the sauce and stir constantly for another 2 minutes, until everything is evenly coated and glossy. • Add a splash of water if needed to achieve your desired consistency. Once the sauce is to your liking, the devilled chicken is ready to serve. submitted by /u/thaisalvesbr [link] [comments]
