Ingredients
– 500 grams boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon ginger powder
– 1 egg, beaten
– Oil for frying
– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sauce)
– 2-3 dried red chilies (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 1 tablespoon minced ginger
– ½ cup onion, chopped
– 1 bell pepper, chopped
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons chili sauce (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– Spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Crispy Chilli Chicken is straightforward. Follow these steps:
1. Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Add the chopped chicken and mix until fully coated.
2. Beat Egg: In another bowl, beat the egg and then add it to the cornstarch-coated chicken. Mix well until all pieces are coated.
3. Heat Oil: In a large frying pan, heat enough oil for deep frying over medium heat.
4. Fry Chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. Prepare Sauce: In a separate pan, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add dried red chilies, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
6. Add Vegetables: Toss in the chopped onions and bell peppers. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
7. Combine Sauces: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture into the pan with the vegetables.
8. Finalize the Dish: Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan, tossing them in the sauce to ensure they are evenly coated. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
9. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped spring onions.
10. Serve Immediately: For the best flavor and texture, serve your Crispy Chilli Chicken immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 28g