500g boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions
Prepare the Chicken:
◦ In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with cornstarch until the chicken is well-coated. This will give the chicken a nice, crispy texture when cooked.
Cook the Chicken:
◦ Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil.
◦ Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
◦ Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Cook the Onions:
◦ In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed.
◦ Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Create the Sauce:
◦ Add the soy sauce and ketchup to the onions, stirring well to combine.
◦ Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
◦ Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet.
◦ Toss the chicken in the sauce until well-coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve:
◦ Serve the Chicken Manchurian hot with steamed rice or noodles.