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Sunbay Schezwan Sauce X Dry Chilli Chicken Recipe

May 25
2 min read

Updated: Aug 2

Spicy, smoky, and loaded with bold Indo-Chinese flavors, Dry Chilli Chicken is a crowd-favorite appetizer known for its fiery schezwan glaze, crunchy vegetables, and crispy chicken bites. Tossed in a rich chilli-garlic sauce with peppers and spring onions, this dish delivers the perfect balance of heat, umami, and texture.

Made using Sunbay Schezwan Sauce, this quick stir-fry recipe is ideal for restaurants, cafés, bars, cloud kitchens, and home-style Indo-Chinese menus.



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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Sunbay Schezwan Sauce

  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic

  • 1–2 green chillies, slit

  • 1 tsp dry red chilli cuts

  • ¼ cup red & green bell peppers, cubed

  • 2 tbsp onion cubes

  • ¼–⅓ lb marinated & fried chicken (approx. 12 pieces)

  • Springburst Premium Aromat – as required

  • 1½ tbsp oil

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tbsp cornflour slurry (1:1 cornflour : water)

  • 2 tbsp chopped spring onion

  • ⅓ cup water


Method of Preparation


Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

Heat oil in a wok or pan over high flame. Add slit green chillies, dry red chilli cuts, and chopped garlic. Sauté until aromatic.

Step 2: Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Add cubed bell peppers and onion cubes. Stir-fry briefly while keeping the vegetables slightly crunchy for texture.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

Pour in water and add the Sunbay Schezwan Sauce. Mix well and bring the sauce to a boil.

Step 4: Add the Chicken

Add the fried chicken pieces and toss thoroughly so they are evenly coated in the spicy schezwan glaze.

Step 5: Adjust the Seasoning

Season with Springburst Premium Aromat and salt according to taste.

Step 6: Thicken the Sauce

Add cornflour slurry gradually while stirring continuously until the sauce lightly coats the chicken.

Step 7: Finish & Serve

Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve immediately while hot.


Chef’s Tips

  • Cook on high heat for authentic wok-style smoky flavor.

  • Keep the vegetables crunchy for the best texture contrast.

  • Add toasted sesame oil at the end for extra Indo-Chinese aroma.


Serving Suggestions

Dry Chilli Chicken pairs perfectly with:

  • Fried rice

  • Hakka noodles

  • Burnt garlic rice

  • Schezwan rice

  • As a standalone appetizer


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Bold spicy Indo-Chinese flavor

  • Quick wok-style preparation

  • Crispy chicken with rich schezwan glaze

  • Perfect for starters and bar menus

  • Restaurant-style results with minimal effort

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