devilled chicken

My mom's super easy, no fuss Sri Lankan devilled chicken recipe that everyone craves. A dish that you should definitely try.

Sri Lankan Devilled Chicken

Chicken

chili powder

Black pepper powder

turmeric powder

lemon/lime juice

salt

garlic

ginger

chili paste

chili flakes

ketchup / chili sauce

water

sugar

Banana peppers/ Hungarian wax peppers

red onion

corn starch dissolve

Mix all the ingredients from the marinade list above with chicken. Leave it aside for 30 mins or up to 2 hours  (or up to 12 hours in the fridge)

Now air-fry them until chicken pieces are golden.  It took me  14mins on 390F in my Ninja air fryer. You may need more or less time than this depending on your air fryer and the size of your chicken pieces.
Make sure you do not overcrowd the air fryer pan and flip them once to get even browning.

Now heat a wok or pan. Add some oil and let it heat. When the oil is hot, add your finely chopped ginger and garlic pieces.

Now add chili flakes and chili paste. Mix everything together. 

Then add 1/4 cup of water, mix and let it come to simmer. (You can add more if you want more gravy)

When the sauce is simmering you add sugar. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Then add your fried chicken pieces and mix well.

Then add your peppers and onions. Mix well.

(Optional) Add the cornstarch slurry. This will add a nice glossy look to the sauce and chicken pieces. Also if you have some gravy, this will thicken that up. You can also add large chunks of tomatoes too at the end.

Sri  Lankan devilled chilli chicken stir-fry.

Most restaurants serve this spicy chicken dish with their set menus.

Why spend money when you can make it at home?

Sri Lankan devilled chilli chicken stir-fry.

medium-sized chicken pieces(use chicken breast)

chilli powder

onions

capsicums(banana peppers) cut into slices(substitute with bell peppers)

tomatoes

chilli flecks(increase if you need more heat)

oyster sauce

soya sauce

tomato sauce

sugar(only if you need it to be slightly sweet

Have all the ingredients ready.

Cut the chicken to the required size and...

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

Place chicken in a bowl, add turmeric, chilli powder,...

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

Place a shallow skillet or pan over medium...

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.

You can use my air fryer chicken tender...

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

This should take 10 minutes over low-medium heat.

Make sure not to burn yourself while frying...

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.

Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel,...

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. 

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

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

Sauté until the capsicums turn slightly soft(should still...

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

Pour in the tomato sauce(4tbsp), soy sauce(2tbsp), oyster...

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

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

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

Once the onion and capsicum turn soft with...

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

Cook until the sauce is thick and completely...

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

Here’s where you can make little adjustments to...

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).

For kids, I have done the devil chicken...

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

I have also added 1/4 cup thick coconut...

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.

Taste and make necessary adjustments as given above,...

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

If you realize the devil chicken is too...

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.

Serve warm with rice or as a party...

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Devilled chilli chicken stir-fry(Sri Lankan). 
Printable recipe and beginners tips on https://www.islandsmile.org/sri-lankan-chilli-devilled-chicken/
Most restaurants serve this spicy chicken stir fry with their set menus.
Why spend money when you can make it at home?
Ingredients
Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
500-750g of medium-sized chicken pieces(use chicken breast)
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of chilli powder
Salt to season
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon of ginger
1 tablespoon of garlic
2 large onions cut into wedges
4 capsicums(banana peppers) cut into slices(substitute with bell peppers)
3 medium-sized tomatoes cut into wedges
1 teaspoon of chilli flecks(increase if you need more heat)
2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
2 tablespoons of soya sauce
4 tablespoons of tomato sauce
1 tablespoon of sugar(only if you need it to be slightly sweet for the kids)
Instructions
Have all the ingredients ready.


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

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

Place a shallow skillet or pan over medium heat, pour in 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.

This should take 10 minutes over low-medium heat.

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.

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. 

Add the onions, capsicum and tomatoes to the pan, sauté until the capsicums turn slightly soft(should still have a crunch) over medium heat. 5-10 minutes.

Pour in the tomato sauce(4tbs), soy sauce(2tbs), oyster sauce(2tbs)and chilli flakes(1tsp). combine and cook over medium heat. 5-7 minutes over low fire.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Serve warm with rice or as a party bite.

Serve warm with your favorite rice and curry dishes.
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Devilled chilli chicken stir-fry(Sri Lankan).

Easy-to-make Sri Lankan-style devilled chicken recipe with step-by-step photos, useful info plus helpful tips.

Easy! Sri Lankan Devilled Chicken (Dewal Chiken)

chicken

tsp chili powder

tsp salt

soy sauce

tsp black pepper

garlic paste

ginger paste

tbsp vinegar (or lemon/lime juice)

tbsp plain flour

Oil needed)

tbsp oil

tbsp chili powder

tbsp chili flakes

tbsp ketchup

tbsp sugar

onion

bell peppers (red & green, roughly chopped)

cherry tomatoes tomato (chopped)

Salt & pepper (to taste)

tbsp chili powder (optional)

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.

Marinate; garlic paste, ginger paste, chili powder, salt, vinegar (or lime/lemon juice), and soy sauce.

Coat generously with the marinade ingredients and set aside for about 30 min.

Add the flour. Mix well

Fry the marinated chicken pieces until cooked through.

Drain off excess oil and set aside.

Cut the vegetables; onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.

Gather the ingredients for making the devilled fish. Garlic and ginger paste, chili powder, chili flakes, pepper, and salt for stir-frying. Mix together ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar to make a sauce.

Heat the oil and saute the cut vegetables for about one minute. Immediately remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon.

Stir-fry the ginger and garlic paste until it starts to release its aroma. Stir constantly for a minute so that it doesn’t burn.

Add chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper and stir constantly for a few seconds so that it doesn’t burn.

Add the sauce and cook until warmed through, for a minute.

Add the fried chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are well coated with the sauce.

Stir-fry the sauteed bell peppers, onion, and tomato for a minute. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Sprinkle with more red chili powder and flakes, if desired. Remove from heat. Serve hot with fluffy, long-grain white rice, and enjoy!

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