Description
This Chinese Crispy Chilli Chicken recipe combines tender strips of chicken breast marinated in a flavorful sauce, coated in a crispy cornflour crust, and tossed in a sweet and spicy stir-fry sauce. The result is a delicious dish with a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Garlic And Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp White Pepper
Stir Fry Sauce
- 3 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Other Ingredients
- 300 g Chicken Breast
- 100 g Cornflour (Add more if needed)
- 1 Egg White
- 2 Spring Onions
- Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken breast into thin strips. In a bowl, combine dark soy sauce, garlic and ginger paste, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare Stir Fry Sauce: Mix dark soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Coat Chicken: Add egg white to chicken, then coat in cornflour until well covered.
- Fry Chicken: Heat oil, fry chicken until crispy, then fry again for extra crispiness.
- Make Stir Fry: Sauté garlic and ginger paste, add stir fry sauce, cook until thickened.
- Combine: Mix crispy chicken with sauce, add spring onions, and serve.
Notes
- If cornflour clumps, coat chicken pieces individually.
- Baking alternative: Bake chicken at 200°C for 20 minutes, flipping halfway for less crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 1957mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 64mg
