Tempura Chicken and Courgettes with Tomato Chilli Dip

Crispy battered chicken and courgettes served with a spicy, simmered tomato and basil dipping sauce.

Chicken Spicy Deep-Fried Starter Tempura

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1120.5

kcal / serving

1120.5 kcal total

Carbs

87.5g

per serving

87.5 g total

Fat

68.4g

per serving

68.4 g total

Protein

38.2g

per serving

38.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

150

Self-Rising Flour

tsp

Caster Sugar

CondimentsSauces

200

Passata

Liquids

200

Sparking Water

cold

tbsp

Lime Juice

Meat

0.5

piece

Chicken Breast

skin removed, thinly sliced

NutsSeeds

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

tsp

Dried Chilli Flakes

handful

Basil

fresh, chopped

OilsFats

300

Vegetable Oil

for deep-frying

Other

piece

Ice Cubes

Vegetables

piece

Courgette

cut into batons

Method

Heat 300ml vegetable oil in a large saucepan until hot.

Serve the tempura with the dipping sauce on the side.

Simmer passata, chilli, sugar, lime juice, and basil for 5 minutes until thickened.

Whisk ice cubes, flour, and 200ml water to create a thick batter.

Drain the fried items on kitchen paper.

Dip chicken and courgette into batter and fry for 4 minutes until golden.