Step 1

This section is optional but will tenderize the chicken & keeps it juicy.

Step 2

Add 3 to 4 tbsp yogurt to a bowl, whisk it.

Step 3

Then pour 1 ¼ cup water and salt.

Step 4

Transfer the chicken and brine for 1 hour to overnight to tenderize the chicken.

Step 5

Drain off the buttermilk and add chili powder, ginger garlic, spice powder & salt.

Step 6

Rub these well and then sprinkle corn flour. Coat the chicken well.

Step 7

Heat oil until hot enough.

Step 8

Then fry the chicken on a medium heat until crisp and golden.

Step 9

Remove to kitchen tissues.

Step 10

Alternately you can grill then in a preheated oven at 220 C for 20 to 22 mins until cooked through.

Step 11

Add 1½ tsp oil to a pan for seasoning and heat it.

Step 12

Saute ginger garlic until aromatic. Add onions & fry until transparent.

Step 13

Stir in red chili sauce, sugar, vinegar and soya sauce.

Step 14

When the sauce begins to bubble pour water and stir.

Step 15

Taste and check the salt, sweet, sour & spice.

Step 16

Add more if needed. Cook until the sauce thickens.

Step 17

Add the fried chicken. Toss them well to coat the sauce.

Step 18

Garnish chicken lollipop with spring onions or celery.