Chicken Macaroni Recipe (Easy Homemade, Soya and Chilli Sauce)

This is a quick homemade chicken macaroni: boiled macaroni tossed in a pan of chicken, onion, tomato, capsicum, carrot and peas, seasoned with ketchup, soya sauce and red chilli sauce. It takes about 35 minutes and uses simple ingredients. The recipe card has the amounts for 200 g of macaroni.

Watch the Chicken Macaroni Video

• 0:15 Boiling water
• 0:46 The macaroni
• 1:32 Ginger and garlic
• 1:42 Onions
• 2:28 Chicken and tomato
• 3:18 Spices
• 3:59 Capsicum
• 4:50 Spring onions
• 5:26 Macaroni goes in
• 6:11 The finished macaroni

What Makes This Chicken Macaroni Different

Boil with oil. A little oil in the boiling water stops the macaroni pieces from sticking together.

Chicken sauce first. The chicken, onion and tomato are cooked into a masala first, and the boiled macaroni goes in last.

Vegetables kept crunchy. Capsicum, carrot and peas cook only 2-3 minutes so they stay fresh.

Two sauces. Soya sauce and red chilli sauce at the end give the Chinese-style taste.

Ingredient Notes

• Macaroni: do not overcook it; it will cook a little more when it is tossed in the pan.
• Chicken: boneless, cut into small cubes.
• Vegetables: capsicum, carrot and boiled peas; do not overcook them.

Amounts are from the video and recipe card. Items marked * are our estimate.

How to Make Chicken Macaroni

1. Boil the macaroni

Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Once the water starts boiling, add 200g of macaroni and 1 tbsp of oil. Boil for 5 to 8 minutes until the macaroni is tender, then drain the water.

2. Fry the ginger garlic and onions

In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add 1 cup of cubed onions and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Then, add the boneless chicken cubes and fry for another 3 minutes until the chicken changes color.

3. Cook the tomato base

Add 1 cup of cubed tomatoes and salt. Mix well for a minute. Add a quarter cup of water, cover the pan, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is tender.

4. Add the spices and ketchup

Add red chili powder and black pepper powder. Mix well for 2 minutes. Then, stir in the tomato ketchup and mix for another 2 minutes.

5. Add the vegetables

Add the chopped capsicum, carrots, and peas. Mix well for 2 to 3 minutes to let the vegetables absorb the flavors while keeping them slightly crunchy.

6. Add the sauces

Add spring onions, soya sauce, and red chili sauce. Mix for one minute on medium heat.

7. Toss with the macaroni

Add the boiled macaroni to the pan. Toss and mix everything thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes so the sauce coats the pasta perfectly. Serve hot!

Homemade Chicken Macaroni

This Homemade Chicken Macaroni by Cooking With Kawish is the perfect blend of savory chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy tomato-based sauce. It is a quick and easy-to-follow recipe that is loved by kids and adults alike. Perfect for a quick dinner or a delicious lunchbox meal!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 3 People

Course: Pasta / Kids Special

Cuisine: Pasta / Kids Special

Calories: 310

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

• 200 grams Pasta Macaroni 1 packet
• 150 grams Chicken Boneless Small cubes
• 1 tbsp Cooking Oil for boiling) + 1 tbsp (for cooking
• 1 tbsp Ginger and Garlic paste
• 1 cup Onion Cube cutting
• 1 cup Tomatoes Cube cutting
• 1/2 to 1 tbsp Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/2 cup Tomato Ketchup
• 1/2 cup Capsicum Chopped
• 1/2 cup Carrot Chopped
• 1/2 cup Peas Boiled
• 1/4 cup Spring Onions Chopped
• 1.5 tbsp Soya Sauce
• 1 tbsp Red Chili Sauce
• Water as required

Method

 

Boil the Macaroni

1. Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Once the water starts boiling, add 200g of macaroni and 1 tbsp of oil. Boil for 5 to 8 minutes until the macaroni is tender, then drain the water.

Sauté Aromatics

1. In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.

Fry Onions and Chicken

1. Add 1 cup of cubed onions and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Then, add the boneless chicken cubes and fry for another 3 minutes until the chicken changes color.

Prepare the Base

1. Add 1 cup of cubed tomatoes and salt. Mix well for a minute. Add a quarter cup of water, cover the pan, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Add Spices and Ketchup

1. Add red chili powder and black pepper powder. Mix well for 2 minutes. Then, stir in the tomato ketchup and mix for another 2 minutes.

Incorporate Vegetables

1. Add the chopped capsicum, carrots, and peas. Mix well for 2 to 3 minutes to let the vegetables absorb the flavors while keeping them slightly crunchy.

Season with Sauces

1. Add spring onions, soya sauce, and red chili sauce. Mix for one minute on medium heat.

Final Toss

1. Add the boiled macaroni to the pan. Toss and mix everything thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes so the sauce coats the pasta perfectly. Serve hot!

Video

Notes

Macaroni Tip: Adding oil while boiling the macaroni prevents the pasta pieces from sticking to each other.

Veggie Crunch: Do not overcook the vegetables; they should remain slightly crunchy for the best texture.

Spice Level: You can adjust the red chili sauce and black pepper according to your spice preference.

Chicken Macaroni Problems and How to Fix Them

• The macaroni is sticky: add a little oil to the boiling water and drain it well.
• The sauce is dry: keep a little water ready and add it while tossing.
• The vegetables are soft: add them late and cook them only 2-3 minutes.

Serving and Storing

Serve hot straight from the pan. Leftovers keep in the fridge for a day; reheat with a splash of water.

Chicken Macaroni FAQs

How long should macaroni boil?

About 5 to 8 minutes, until just cooked, since it cooks further in the pan.

Can I make it without chicken?

Yes. Leave the chicken out and add more vegetables.

Can I use another pasta?

Yes, but cooking times differ.

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