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Zesty Chicken Sauce

This tangy and flavorful sauce is the perfect way to elevate your chicken dinners with a burst of zest. Easy to make and packed with fresh ingredients, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

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TIME40 min

SERVINGS4

RATING4.9 / 5

COOKBOOK / 34713

01 / WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Adjust servings4

For Chicken Marination & Frying: Chicken 750g Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp Cumin Powder ½ tsp Turmeric powder ¼ tsp Pepper ½ tsp Kashmiri Chilli powder 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Red chilli powder 1 tsp Cornflour 3 tbsp 1 Egg Oil for frying For Yogurt Sauces Mixture: Yogurt 1 Cup Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Chilli Sauce 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder ½ tsp Salt ¼ tsp For Slurry: Cornflour 2 tsp Water ⅓ Cup For Gravy: Oil 2 tbsp Green chillies 3-4 Onion Paste 1 Cup Prepared Yogurt Sauces Mixture Prepared Cornflour Slurry Fried Chicken Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp

02 / HOW TO MAKE IT

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Step 1

In a bowl, mix the chicken with ginger garlic paste, cumin, turmeric, pepper, kashmiri chili powder, red chili powder, salt, cornflour, and an egg. Give it a good stir to coat everything well. Heat some oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken pieces until they turn golden brown. Once done, set them aside.

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Step 2

In another bowl, combine yogurt, soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, salt, pepper, red chili powder, and kashmiri chili powder. Stir it all together until smooth.

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Step 3

Make a slurry by mixing cornflour with water in a small bowl, stirring until there are no lumps.

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Step 4

Heat a bit of oil in a pan, then add ginger garlic paste and whole chilies. Cook for about a minute until fragrant. Add the onion paste and cook until it turns light golden, about 2-3 minutes.

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Step 5

Pour in the yogurt sauce mixture and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Step 6

Slowly add the cornflour slurry to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

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Step 7

Add the fried chicken pieces back into the pan, mix well, and cook until the oil starts to separate from the sauce.

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Step 8

Finish by sprinkling fresh coriander leaves on top. Turn off the heat and serve.

03 / EXTRA DETAILS

Good to know.

Cook's tip

- Use fresh citrus juice for the best zesty flavor.
- Simmer the sauce gently to let the flavors meld without burning.
- Adjust the seasoning gradually to suit your taste.

Why you’ll love it

This sauce is bright and flavorful, adding a fresh zing to your meals. It’s easy to make and brings a perfect balance of tangy and savory notes that complement chicken beautifully. Plus, it’s versatile enough to enhance many dishes.

Serving ideas

This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled or baked chicken. Try it over roasted vegetables or as a dipping sauce for appetizers. It also works well drizzled on rice or pasta for an extra burst of flavor.

Storage & leftovers

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving. Avoid freezing, as the texture may change.