TikTok's Viral Chicken Manchurian Recipe: Easy, Tasty, and Perfect for Weeknights

A Simple Chicken Manchurian Recipe Takes TikTok by Storm A quick and easy Chicken Manchurian recipe shared by a UK-based TikTok user, Mum at home (@currywithatwist), has recently gained popularity. The video, uploaded on May 30th, 2025, details a simple recipe using readily available ingredients. The recipe begins with marinating chicken in a mixture of salt, pepper, egg white, sugar, lemon juice, and cornflour, ensuring the chicken remains juicy. The marinated chicken is then fried to achieve a crispy texture. Next, the video demonstrates the preparation of a flavorful sauce, using oyster sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and onion powder. The sauce is combined with sautéed vegetables, including garlic, ginger, carrots, onions, and bell peppers. Finally, the crispy fried chicken is added to the sauce and vegetables, creating a delicious and visually appealing dish. The video's success highlights a growing interest in accessible and flavorful recipes on social media. "It's a really simple recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal," says Mum at home in the video. The recipe's simplicity and the video's clear instructions have resonated with viewers, resulting in over 1300 views and 54 likes within a few hours of posting.