Ingredients
– 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon ginger powder
– Vegetable oil for frying
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 2-3 fresh red chillies, chopped (adjust to taste)
– 2-3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Chinese Crispy Chilli Chicken can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, add the cornstarch. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
3. Coat the Chicken: Take each marinated chicken piece, dip it into the cornstarch, ensuring it’s well coated. Then, dip it into the egg mixture.
4. Heat the Oil: In a deep pan or wok, heat enough vegetable oil for frying over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the Chicken: Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Make the Sauce: In a separate pan, combine the sweet chilli sauce, rice vinegar, and chopped chillies over medium heat. Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
8. Garnish: Transfer the sauced chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g