Gunpowder Chicken

This is a delicious recipe for spicy chicken drumsticks that are cooked in a spicy chili sauce.

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Gunpowder chicken is a dish that originated from Hong Kong and is now popular all over the world. It’s a stir-fry dish made with chicken, rice wine, light soy sauce and sugar.

This recipe is great for those who are looking for something different to try or are in the mood for something spicy. It’s best to eat it with some steamed rice on the side and vegetables for a more filling meal.

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Gunpowder Chicken Recipe

This is a delicious recipe for spicy chicken drumsticks that are cooked in a spicy chili sauce.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: 2 people

Ingredients for Gunpowder Chicken

• 4 to 5 Chicken Drumsticks
• 3 tsp Oil
• 8 to 12 Red Chillies halved
• 1 to 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder adjust as desired
• 3 to 4 Spring Onions sliced
• 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts

For the sauce:

• 1 to 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese Rice Wine
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 cup Chicken Stock
• 1/2 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Cornflour

How to make Gunpowder Chicken

• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
• Fry the chicken drumsticks for 2 to 4 minutes stirring from time to time to evenly cook.
• Add the pepper powder, red chillies and cook for another minute.
• Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a boil.
• Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• Add the spring onions and peanuts.
• Mix well and serve.