The BEST Chilli Chicken

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
  • Chilli Chicken is a family fave every time we go out for Hakka Chinese Food. The combination of fiery green chilli, dark soy, and sweet onions is so delicious.
    I've cracked the code on this dish, and in this video I'll show you how to bring restaurant quality Chilli Chicken home with this super simple recipe. Once you start making it, you won't be able to stop :D
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    RECIPE
    INGREDIENTS
    To prepare the chicken
    1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
    1/2 tbsp, grated fresh Ginger
    1/2 tbsp, grated fresh Garlic
    1 tsp, Black Pepper
    1 tsp, Salt
    1 tbsp, Soy Sauce
    1 tbsp, Chinese Cooking Wine
    4 tbsp, Corn Starch
    Canola/Vegetable Oil for deep frying
    For the sauce
    2 tbsp Water
    1 tbsp, Corn Starch
    1/2 cup, Chicken Broth
    3 tbsp, Dark Soy Sauce
    1 tbsp, Rice Wine Vinegar
    1/2 tbsp, White Sugar
    Salt to taste
    For the vegetables
    2 tbsp, Canola/Vegetable Oil
    1 medium Onion, sliced
    1 tbsp, finely chopped Garlic
    1/2 tbsp, grated fresh Ginger
    4 Green Chillis, sliced
    Sliced green onions to garnish
    METHOD
    Pour oil into a deep pan, and preheat to 350 degrees.
    In a bowl mix together all ingredients for chicken. When oil is ready, add chicken one chunk at a time ensuring not to crowd the oil. Cook in batches for 4-5/minutes per batch or until chicken is crispy and cooked through the centre. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
    In a bowl, whisk together water and corn starch. Once dissolved, slowly whisk in chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt to taste. Set aside.
    In a large frying pan heat oil on medium high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and chillis, and saute for an additional 15-20 seconds or until all ingredients are fragrant. Then add onion and sauté for 45-60 seconds or until just glossy, but still crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
    Whisk sauce ingredients once more to ensure the corn starch hasn't settled at the bottom, and pour into pan. Allow to come to a full simmer, stirring consistently until thickened and glossy. Add fried onions and chicken and toss to coat.
    Garnish with sliced fresh green chillis, and serve alongside hot rice. Enjoy! :)

КОМЕНТАРІ • 186

  • @braedenlamont9186
    @braedenlamont9186 3 роки тому +22

    Literally searched up recipes for chilli chicken, looked for one that looked the most like federicks chilli chicken which brought me to your video and then you started talking about federicks and I instantly knew I picked the right video.

  • @bushrasiddiqui3414
    @bushrasiddiqui3414 3 роки тому +8

    I have tried SO many chilli chicken recipes and it never tasted like the one you get at a Hakkah restaurant. But this is IT! THANK YOU

  • @ryancookingcaleb9756
    @ryancookingcaleb9756 4 роки тому +70

    Grew up in Scarborough, a lot of family dinner memories at Fredrick”s. Great Recipe!Thank You.

  • @vikramsivaraj8328
    @vikramsivaraj8328 3 роки тому +1

    I was legit googling how to make FREDERICKS chilli chicken.... so THANK YOU for this video so much ☺️☺️

  • @RockerBoy20045
    @RockerBoy20045 Рік тому +2

    I loved it! The only tip I would give is to not use *dark* soy sauce (I used Pearl River Bridge) as it turns everything SUPER dark and salty. Regular soy sauce (Silver Swan for instance) gives you the result in the video. Anyway, I was so nostalgic for this dish from my time in Canada :)

  • @stphzIRL
    @stphzIRL 4 роки тому +12

    I screamed out of glee when you mentioned Fredricks! I came back home to Indonesia after university, it has been 5 years since then and boy I miss this hakka dish so much! (there isn't one like it out here) Thank you for sharing this recipe! Definitely going to be a permanent addition to my at home meals. Love you!

  • @Tojazzer
    @Tojazzer 4 роки тому +11

    Federick's! Their chilli chicken is legendary. They are still open during the lockdown. Pick-up only, of course. Call ahead.

  • @mavos1211
    @mavos1211 5 років тому +17

    Vijaya I am forever in your debt!
    This dish is literally the best dish I have ever tasted!
    This is exactly what I would order from my local restaurant and now I can make my own so you have saved me a fortune!
    Thank you so much you are amazing!

  • @latolathela7418
    @latolathela7418 4 роки тому +5

    Oh my God turned out amazing and sooo close to exactly like Federicks! Thank you! Anyone missing hakka food who moved away from the GTA needs to make this immediately. Probably using a little MSG instead of salt would make it even more identical to restaurant version.

  • @x-vic-x4168
    @x-vic-x4168 2 роки тому

    We got fredricks on Dundas in Mississauga. Same owner from Scarborough.
    Sizzling plate with chilli chicken, chicken corn soup, shrimp fried rice. SIMPLE BUT SO GOOD

  • @sheilaparekhgray
    @sheilaparekhgray 3 роки тому +3

    This recipe is soooo great! Thank you for sharing this 😊
    I’m wondering if it’s possible to cook the chicken in an air fryer instead of deep frying?

  • @Davidmorris157
    @Davidmorris157 4 роки тому +4

    Hi Vijaya you are probably the girl that pushed me out of the way when I was trying to get into Fredrick’s long ago!! LOL
    I ate at Fredrick’s yesterday, in Scarborough, had some Chicken Pakora you didn’t mention them!! I will be cooking this chilli chicken, your way. Looks so good!! I guess yesterday will be the last day I eat at Fredrick’s.

  • @s.j6418
    @s.j6418 Рік тому

    Amazing recipe, thank you! Very similar to Frederick's. For those who don't have access to rice wine, I substituted with white vinegar and it turned out delicious.

  • @shakanaakamalanathan7145
    @shakanaakamalanathan7145 4 роки тому +3

    What is the alternative of rice wine vinegar in this recipe?

  • @pb08rajput80
    @pb08rajput80 3 роки тому +1

    I am watching from Calgary. You are Amazing cook 👌

  • @rajmathur5624
    @rajmathur5624 5 років тому +1

    I just made this following your recipe and it turned out amazing! Federicks/Tangerine chilli chicken is probably my favourite dish however I’ve always had a little issue with the batter to chicken ratio you end up getting. That’s not an issue anymore now that I have this recipe! I’m a new cook so this was my first time deep frying anything! Can’t wait to try making some of the other dishes on your channel - Thank You!!!

    • @vijaya16
      @vijaya16  5 років тому

      I am SO happy you enjoyed the recipe :D And even more thrilled that you think its better than Federicks/Tangerine! Enjoy :D

  • @nmann8455
    @nmann8455 4 роки тому +1

    Jus found your channel. Omg love all the receipes. I like your videos ..straight to the point and all those receipe u have below your videos .thank you woman !❤

  • @mr.ryanprice1438
    @mr.ryanprice1438 4 роки тому

    Was so good to hear you mention Fredricks :) and this looks amazing.. but I have to say, we live in london ontario.. far from any hakka selection.. so we had to hunt and make this recipe ourselves few years back.. and what we discovered was.. remember how their sauce almost looked black in colour ? the differences being..try to not add sugar.. and add cumin in the marinade stage. it gives it a depth without tasting like a curry, and the sweetness of the fried onions comes through. We still order hakka from Lin garden aswell :) awesome.. keep em coming love your channel and recipes

  • @Electriccars007
    @Electriccars007 3 роки тому

    I remember that Hakka food in Scarborough .I was just missing it chill chicken . Crispy beef beef . There is another one call Lin garden . Sheppard and pharmacy.Who knew I will end up living 15 years in China till now . Thank you for video I am going to cook it today ... hopefully this corona is done so I can come back home ...

  • @goldwolf0606
    @goldwolf0606 5 років тому +5

    🇨🇳 Chinese + 🇮🇳Indian = Love ❤️
    Mmm 😋
    I shall call this Chindian Chicken! 😁

    • @vijaya16
      @vijaya16  5 років тому +1

      Haha, I should just have you name all my videos :D

    • @kingkai9818
      @kingkai9818 4 роки тому

      You know what ur talking about is Malaysian food.right?

  • @vikiposidis3466
    @vikiposidis3466 3 роки тому

    Good old Fredricks! Trying this recipe tonight. Can't wait!

  • @rexcountry9969
    @rexcountry9969 3 роки тому

    Man you made my day I been looking for this to do it my self for ages lol great work

  • @jamiladoncher2724
    @jamiladoncher2724 4 роки тому

    Omggg! I’m so happy I came upon your channel! I’m from Scarborough too, and I’m craving Chili Chicken from Federick’s!!! So you know EXACTLY the result I’m looking for! I hope your recipe is very similar!

  • @Jenintoronto
    @Jenintoronto 4 роки тому

    Yup, Markam and Scarborough tings! Federicks is for a lazy Saturday night. But maybe not anymore, I'm going to definitely make this. Thank Vijaya!

  • @SweetandMellow999
    @SweetandMellow999 4 роки тому +2

    I just moved to Scarborough last year July. I will definitely try Fericks and your receipe. Thanks V!

  • @johnnydr4970
    @johnnydr4970 4 роки тому

    YES! Fredricks is a Scarborough/Markham classic. Chili chicken is the best!

  • @sitapatel2052
    @sitapatel2052 3 роки тому

    This is just too delicious thanks for sharing your recipe. All the way from Zimbabwe....

  • @Rai5ul
    @Rai5ul 4 роки тому +5

    Looks awesome! What's the best non alcoholic substitute for the Chinese cooking wine in this recipe?

    • @PipenFalzy
      @PipenFalzy 4 роки тому

      Are you allergic?

    • @diyasaggar4388
      @diyasaggar4388 4 роки тому

      Chinese cooking wine does not exactly have alcohol it just gives it.a nice flavour

  • @hurryupnow1
    @hurryupnow1 2 роки тому

    Hey I'm so confused. Can I add an egg into the pre mix? And is it corn flour or corn starch? Want to make this for Xmas but not sure x

  • @SafA-bi8fn
    @SafA-bi8fn 2 роки тому

    if I leave the chilis whole would it be less spicy?

  • @DesSherwoodGuitarTuition
    @DesSherwoodGuitarTuition 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful thank you! Great presenting style too;-)

  • @ajithselva178
    @ajithselva178 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much! Got my Frederick's fix during quarantine!!!

  • @neetapatel2899
    @neetapatel2899 4 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to try. Looks good . PS I believe is us/was Federicks ;D. Someone made a typo or not. Thanks for posting ... miss you on TV!

  • @MrBackshotas
    @MrBackshotas 2 роки тому

    Lol "Frederick's eat your heart out" that's a pretty bold statement but I think your recipe qualifies. Looks delicious!

  • @KindofCooking
    @KindofCooking 4 роки тому

    Yes!!!! Federicks!! You should have seen everyone’s eyes open when you said federicks. It’s been the family go to place from childhood until now. Just had it yesterday. Grew up by the scab location and now near their Markham one.

  • @fritzkreisler2330
    @fritzkreisler2330 Рік тому +1

    I made it! Yes it was super great and 5 impartial foodies agreed! I toned the spice down a little and used serano peppers and cooked it with two green Thai peppers but whole and not cut up. I also added a teaspoon of sambal into the chicken Marinade. It was very high caliber. Don't know if it could get any better.

  • @meghna22
    @meghna22 4 роки тому +5

    THIS MADE MY LIFE!!! I literally go from the airport straight to federicks. Grew up in scarborough, thank you for making this video!! Reminds me of home

  • @gabrielmusicproduction3182
    @gabrielmusicproduction3182 4 роки тому

    Hi V, I live in Quebec and when ever I go to toronto I go frederick s

  • @shaz185
    @shaz185 4 роки тому +1

    Omg this looks sooo delicious!!! 🤤🤤🤤😋😋😋
    What’s an alternative to rice wine vinegar and Chinese cooking wine?- I don’t use alcohol xx

    • @scarletsantarosa915
      @scarletsantarosa915 4 роки тому

      the alcohol will evaporate and cook out, you will not taste booze in your dish at the end.

  • @Saritababy13
    @Saritababy13 3 роки тому +2

    I can’t wait to make this! I love Federiks!

  • @griffithshandmade-knives
    @griffithshandmade-knives 2 роки тому

    Great video! And Thank you! Now…Okay props to the Fredricks’ fans out there. But if we are talking Chilli Chicken in Scarborough, sorry, the crown belongs to Lin Garden Restaurant at Shepard Ave & Pharmacy 👌

  • @tinospaper2822
    @tinospaper2822 3 роки тому

    Did you go to Woburn c.i??

  • @fawiek
    @fawiek Рік тому

    Tried it, turned out amazing! You ever tried China cottage? It's rebranded now (Pharmacy/Ellesmere) but it's really good! 🙏 thanks

  • @iainmjames217
    @iainmjames217 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Vijaya, I made this chilli chicken this evening. Very nice. Thanks.

  • @Anon-lz1qy
    @Anon-lz1qy Місяць тому

    I wish I never started making this dish because my bf requests this and your gobi Manchurian a bit too regularly now 😂

  • @scarletsantarosa915
    @scarletsantarosa915 4 роки тому +2

    Federick's is the bomb!

  • @archis3
    @archis3 5 років тому +3

    Wow you make it look so easy! Great recipe! Still waiting on your garden tour btw! 👍✌️

    • @vijaya16
      @vijaya16  5 років тому

      Haha, if my vegetables are still thriving in this weather. I'll have to check :D

  • @sujaysu2197
    @sujaysu2197 4 роки тому

    Hey sis....thiss jeni ...i have try this recipe it came out very good thank you so much

  • @GcutsTV
    @GcutsTV Рік тому

    Saved my life

  • @trunbytrun
    @trunbytrun 2 роки тому

    Amazing 👌.. can u plz make more of restaurants type Hakka Chinese dishes . Thx

  • @badassuchiha4875
    @badassuchiha4875 Рік тому

    Girl your Chicken Tikka Masala was Phenominal & you to especially is very great at what you do

  • @JJ-nh2oi
    @JJ-nh2oi 4 роки тому

    Can't wait to try! 😊😊😊😊

  • @erickacastaneda4887
    @erickacastaneda4887 Рік тому

    Can i get a list of ingreidents?

  • @rickdrain6783
    @rickdrain6783 2 роки тому

    How many people would your chili chicken feed ? Thank you so much for your fantastic recipes

  • @AnandSingh-oh6dk
    @AnandSingh-oh6dk 2 роки тому

    Hi great recipe
    What about ginger chicken and Manchurian chicken fried rice!
    Love your work

  • @jonalynschannel1402
    @jonalynschannel1402 4 роки тому

    wow so yummy

  • @johnmc170
    @johnmc170 4 роки тому

    nice presentation

  • @toucan7418
    @toucan7418 2 роки тому

    It’s funny cuz it wasn’t long ago when I last went to Fredrick’s and I’m seeing this

  • @mahadevasivatheepan2286
    @mahadevasivatheepan2286 4 роки тому +1

    Good presentation keep bring more items!

  • @SamprazDoodles
    @SamprazDoodles 2 роки тому

    im from toronto i know the restaurant lol nice

  • @gregjarvis2239
    @gregjarvis2239 4 роки тому +1

    We used to live just down the street from Fredricks! I haven't had it in such a long time! Gonna try my hand at it tonight though!! : ) Where would one buy the Chinese cooking wine? And are you allowed to say the brand you use? If this comes out half as close as what Fredricks produces, this will be a weekly staple in my menu! : ) Thanks for the vid!

    • @SweetandMellow999
      @SweetandMellow999 4 роки тому

      You can get Chinese cooking wine at the Asian supermarket near Kennedy and Lawrence, the place name is Lone Thai Supermarket. Ask the staff for Chinese cooking wine, then grab a brown bottle with red labels. Shao Shing cooking wine.

  • @buildingwithnoah
    @buildingwithnoah 4 роки тому +1

    I use to live across the road from Fredrick's, grew up eating this most my life

  • @TheMrYogesh
    @TheMrYogesh 5 років тому +1

    You have a great skill. Love watching your videos. This looks yum and perfect

    • @vijaya16
      @vijaya16  5 років тому

      Thank you so much. You made my day!

  • @deborahburns8935
    @deborahburns8935 Місяць тому

    This looks so delicious 😋
    Thank you for sharing❤

  • @SaintsUp1
    @SaintsUp1 3 роки тому

    Frederick's...... Scarborough tingz

  • @shakane7
    @shakane7 Рік тому

    Is there another way I can cook the chicken without deep frying it

  • @lifesymphony2024
    @lifesymphony2024 4 роки тому +1

    She had tasted my spiciness which she is intentionally asked for.

  • @ruksarharoon7278
    @ruksarharoon7278 4 роки тому +1

    Girl your recipes are awesome!!!!!!! Thank you so much and the way you present is perfect.

  • @flextruck430
    @flextruck430 Рік тому

    You talk too much before giving recipe

  • @paulfoucault1348
    @paulfoucault1348 Рік тому

    Ate Federick’s ALL the time when I worked in Scarborough. Now I live in Oshawa, and would love to replicate the chili chicken recipe. I enjoyed your video, and will be following your instructions. Their pakora was so good too. Wish me luck, and thank you for the instructions.
    ❤😊

  • @farill3418
    @farill3418 3 роки тому

    fam Federick's Restaurant is 5 minutes away from where I live in scarborough. As a kid, my favourite dish was Garlic Chicken, but Chilli Chicken is good too.

  • @MA-pt6nz
    @MA-pt6nz 2 роки тому

    When growing up in Mumbai, I used to eat occasionally at a place called Federick in Byculla. When I later moved to Canada, one fine day while driving around Scarborough, I noticed a restaurant on Ellesmere called Federick. What intrigued me was the fact that the name was spelled the same way as the restaurant in Mumbai (Federick not Frederick). So I decided to try it. I told the waiter about the restaurant in Mumbai with the same name and spelling. To my surprise, he said it was a branch of that same restaurant. WOW! Have since enjoyed many a chilli chicken there whenever we visit Toronto. Thanks for the recipe. Turned out really tasty (I used 3 times the amount of Thai chillies lol).

  • @makeupcz1
    @makeupcz1 4 роки тому

    Hey Vijaya, this recipe is wonderful but quick question. You wrote dark soy but it looks like regular soy sauce. Generally dark soy sauce is much darker so my dish came out quite dark. Did you mean to say regular soy sauce?

  • @johnapt7278
    @johnapt7278 Рік тому

    I've been to Frederick's a few times. I really enjoyed the chicken pakora as well. I really enjoyed this chili chicken recipe. I will be using this as a reference to when I make it on my own. Thank you.

  • @shobnaquest
    @shobnaquest 3 роки тому

    Same recipe can be used to make chilli potato, chilli Gobi (cauliflower),Chilli Panner etc...

  • @funnyguy55able
    @funnyguy55able 4 роки тому

    The best chili chicken is at China Garden on Airport Rd. Its in the maxtel plaza in Rexdale. I've been trying for years to figure out their recipe without success. Yours is not it either but closest ive come to the real thing. Simple instructions and easy to follow. Good job!!

  • @fatemazeenat7818
    @fatemazeenat7818 2 роки тому

    Cooking style of chilli chiken really easy , simple and tasty. Thank you very much for sharing the recipe.

  • @23abhirami
    @23abhirami 3 роки тому

    Hi Vijaya, I can’t find Chinese cooking wine. Can I substitute this with something else?

  • @atefaalakozai571
    @atefaalakozai571 8 місяців тому

    Please do again without the wine part

  • @prit402
    @prit402 4 роки тому

    I had Fredricks once and it was horrible...... I hated their Chilli chicken, I don't know if its because Im used to the style of chilli chicken they make at Hakka Legend . The best Chilli chicken I have had in my life hands down goes to China Garden and Fayles.
    Im excited to try yours as it looks different but delicious!

  • @eaztytyyy
    @eaztytyyy 4 роки тому +1

    fedrick is bomb

  • @shaarujonvijayakumar3074
    @shaarujonvijayakumar3074 4 роки тому

    Lucky Chinese in Scarborough the best

  • @tommyjrperreault
    @tommyjrperreault 4 роки тому +1

    Can't wait to try it. I miss Scarborough food.

  • @stephencohrs2792
    @stephencohrs2792 2 роки тому

    Where is the actual recipe with quantities?

  • @Evehamidi
    @Evehamidi 3 роки тому

    Hi there, i was SUPER skeptical about this recipe because of how simple the ingredients were. I used regular rice vinegar instead of rice wine vinegar. Still tasted AMAZING. Thank you for this. Tastes exactly like all the hakka places. Thank you thank you thank you

  • @OQureshii
    @OQureshii 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, what an awesome recipe! Thanks so much! This tastes better than Chung Moi and Tangerine combined!

    • @vijaya16
      @vijaya16  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you like it!

  • @thereturnfc
    @thereturnfc 3 роки тому

    Thanks for making this, i miss Scarborough already, left Canada almost 6years ago!

  • @AngelinVlogs
    @AngelinVlogs 5 років тому

    yummy

    • @vijaya16
      @vijaya16  5 років тому

      Thank you!

    • @clairefraser9041
      @clairefraser9041 5 років тому

      Dry sherry is the substitute for Chinese cooking wine

  • @buildingwithnoah
    @buildingwithnoah Рік тому

    Scarborough stand up!

  • @illbeinthelivingroom6240
    @illbeinthelivingroom6240 3 роки тому

    Didnt know you were from GTA.
    Thank you for your videos!!! Take care

  • @snake1625b
    @snake1625b 3 роки тому

    Thanks for using corn starch instead of wheat. Wheat intolerant gang thanks you

  • @whhoisthiss
    @whhoisthiss 4 роки тому

    Scarborough!!

  • @kingtracker184
    @kingtracker184 Рік тому

    only thing i like a little sesamee oil

  • @najamaabbas
    @najamaabbas Рік тому

    I moved from Scarborough to Winnipeg and Frederick I miss the most. Thank you so much for making the video, can't wait to try it out.

  • @yanglu9555
    @yanglu9555 3 роки тому

    Hi thank you for sharing such great recipe! So I want to say as well, I've make the tandoori chicken that you have shared from your previous blog and I tell you what...... it's amazing. So thank you so much with that as well!

  • @TruthAdv
    @TruthAdv 2 роки тому

    Can't wait to try this. Is there any substitute for the Chinese cooking wine?

  • @vishruthvasagam1505
    @vishruthvasagam1505 3 роки тому

    1:10!! Haha.. we love you anyways!! Thank you for the recipies!!! :)

  • @user-ms8vo6dy8j
    @user-ms8vo6dy8j 4 роки тому

    Can I skip out on the Chinese cooking wine ? & Instead rice wine vinegar for the sauce can I substitute with red wine vinegar ? Please let me know 💕💕💕💕

  • @jashminpatel7989
    @jashminpatel7989 4 роки тому

    Hi Vijaya! I’m trying this recipe out for my fiancé and since he doesn’t want the chicken fried, can I bake the chicken bites instead? I’m a newbie when it comes to cooking meats (I’m vegetarian) and wanted to know more info! Thank you!

  • @Cynthia.W.
    @Cynthia.W. 3 роки тому

    Thank you Vijaya, the recipe was wonderful, I did do some substitutions though cause I didn't have some of the ingredients 😊 First I had chicken breasts only so used them then for the Chinese white cooking wine, google said you can use Japanese sake cooking wine called Mirin and I did not have the rice wine vinegar, subbed lemon juice and finally, I didn't have the guts 😊 to by chiles so I used Iron Chef brand Sweet Chili Sauce!! To me everything came out fantastic!!! Gracias!!!