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Devilled Chicken – Perfect Appetizer For Spice Lovers

October 2, 2025

Recipe by Arti Rout

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devilled chicken in a plate

Spicy Chicken

Sri Lankan Devilled Chicken is a dish full of bold flavors, colour and excitement. Tender pieces of chicken are first marinated then fried until golden and finally tossed with onions, peppers and spices in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce. The mix of chili, soy sauce and tomato ketchup gives it that signature taste hot, slightly smoky with a touch of sweetness that makes every bite irresistible.

Devilled Chicken on a plate
Sri Lankan Style Chicken Appetizer

What makes this recipe so special is how quickly it comes together while still tasting like a feast. It’s a popular party dish in Sri Lanka often served sizzling hot but it’s just as perfect for a family dinner when you want something different and full of flavor. Whether you enjoy it with rice, noodles or even on its own this devilled chicken is sure to impress and keep you coming back for more.

Devilled Chicken on a plate

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Devilled Chicken on a plate

Srilankan Devilled Chicken

Recipe by – Arti Rout
Sri Lankan Devilled Chicken is a dish full of bold flavors, colour and excitement. Tender pieces of chicken are first marinated then fried until golden and finally tossed with onions, peppers and spices in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce. The mix of chili, soy sauce and tomato ketchup gives it that signature taste hot, slightly smoky with a touch of sweetness that makes every bite irresistible.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine sri lanka
Servings 2
Calories 348 kcal
number of servings2

Ingredients

  • 400 gm Chicken Breast
  • 3-4 Pod Fine Chopped Garlic
  • Thumb Size Julienne Ginger
  • 15-20 Curry Leaves
  • Salt for Cooking and Marination
  • 1 1/2 tspn Black Pepper for Cooking and Marination
  • 1 tspn Paprika
  • 1 tspn Chili Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3-4 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 1/2 tspn Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Leak
  • 1/2 Cup Onion
  • 1 Cup red bell pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Tomato
  • 4-5 Green Chili
  • 1/2 Cup Green Onion
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • Oil for Frying and Cooking

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting the chicken into medium size pieces and placing them in a bowl.
    medium size chicken pieces
  • Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika and lemon juice. Mix well, cover and let it rest for an hour.
    marinate chicken with spices
  • Now on medium high heat, fry the chicken until golden and fully cooked.
    deep fry chicken
  • In a pan heat oil add garlic, ginger and curry leaves let them roast until golden.
    roast garlic and ginger with curry leaves to golden
  • Add chili flakes, black pepper, soy sauce, ketchup, salt and sugar. Mix well and let it cook for a minute.
    cook other spices for 1 minutes
  • Now add leek, onion and bell pepper then mix everything together.
    mix leek, onion and pepper together
  • Add the fried chicken and tomato, Mix well cover and cook for about 30 seconds more.
    mix chicken and tomato
  • Now add green chili and green onion, cover and cook for a few seconds but do not overcook.
    add green chili and green onion
  • For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
  • Enjoy😋

Video

NUTRITION INFO

Nutrition Facts
Srilankan Devilled Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
348
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
128
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
1551
mg
67
%
Potassium
 
1243
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
 
3932
IU
79
%
Vitamin C
 
274
mg
332
%
Calcium
 
95
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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