Spicy Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender chicken simmered in a garlicky, spicy-sweet sauce that needs no onions or fancy ingredients.
This recipe is extra special in my kitchen because it’s my 10-year-old son who came up with it! After watching countless YouTube videos and experimenting with different styles of garlic chicken, he mixed and matched ideas, and together we tweaked it until we found the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and sauciness. The best part? It’s so simple to make with just a handful of ingredients, yet it tastes like something from a restaurant. Whether you’re short on time or just craving a bold, garlicky dish, this Spicy Garlic Chicken will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Please don’t mind the not so appealing photo of the dish, trust me it tastes amazing!!
Spicy Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 400 grams Boneless Chicken Thighs cut in cubes
for marination:
- 1 tsp paprika/red chilli powder
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- black pepper
- Salt to taste
For Gravy:
- 2 tbsp garlic chopped
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½-1 Tsp red chilli powder
- pepper
- Salt to taste
- coriander leaves/spring onion leaves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for marination into chicken and shallow fry until golden in color.
- In same oil, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add ketchup and cook on high for 2 minutes.
- Ppur soya sauce, add red chilli powder, sugar, pepper and salt. Mix well.
- Add chicken into it and mix. Cover and cook on low for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves or spring onion greens. Serve