Sri Lankan devilled chilli chicken stir-fry.

Step 1

Have all the ingredients ready.

Step 2

Cut the chicken to the required size and place them in a bowl.

Step 3

Place chicken in a bowl, add turmeric, chilli powder, salt(1/2 teaspoon) and combine. set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Place a shallow skillet or pan over medium heat, pour 1/4 cup oil into the pan, let the oil heat slightly, and shallow fry the chicken until they turn golden brown on the edges.

Step 5

You can use my air fryer chicken tender recipe to make a healthier, less oil version.

Step 6

This should take 10 minutes over low-medium heat.

Step 7

Make sure not to burn yourself while frying the chicken. use medium heat for this purpose, tossing the chicken constantly so they fry evenly. this should take 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel, place the same pan with the remaining oil over medium heat, add the minced garlic and ginger to the oil and sauté for two minutes.

Step 9

Add the onions, capsicum, and tomatoes to the pan.

Step 10

Sauté until the capsicums turn slightly soft(should still have a crunch) over medium heat. 5-10 minutes.

Step 11

Pour in the tomato sauce(4tbsp), soy sauce(2tbsp), oyster sauce(2tbsp), and chilli flakes(1 tsp).

Step 12

Combine and cook over medium heat. 5-7 minutes over low fire.

Step 13

Once the onion and capsicum turn soft with the sauce mixture, add the chicken to the pan. cook another 2 minutes over medium heat.

Step 14

Cook until the sauce is thick and completely coats the chicken with a little gravy left in the bottom of the pan.

Step 15

Here’s where you can make little adjustments to suit your individual tastes, for adults I actually increase the heat by adding red chilli sauce(do not use sriracha sauce here).

Step 16

For kids, I have done the devil chicken with extra spoons of sweet chilli sauce.

Step 17

I have also added 1/4 cup thick coconut milk to make the devil chicken extra thick and to have a little gravy for my rice and curry menu.

Step 18

Taste and make necessary adjustments as given above, check for salt seasoning of salt, and chill.

Step 19

If you realize the devil chicken is too spicy for you, add a tablespoon of sugar if the curry is too spicy for your taste as well.

Step 20

Serve warm with rice or as a party bite.