Description
Crispy Chilli Chicken delivers a spicy punch that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Packed with zesty flavors and a satisfying crunch, this dish turns an ordinary dinner into a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup cornflour
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Sauce and Aromatics:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 spring onions
- 2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate 1 pound of chicken pieces in ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and ½ teaspoon white pepper for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Remove chicken from marinade and generously coat each piece with ½ cup cornflour, ensuring total coverage.
- Heat 2 cups of oil in a deep pan to 350°F, carefully lowering chicken pieces into hot oil to prevent splashing.
- Fry chicken for 5 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels, allowing excess oil to drip off.
- Return oil temperature to 375°F and fry chicken a second time for 3-4 minutes until extra crispy and dark golden.
- Whisk together ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons sriracha in a large mixing bowl.
- Immediately toss hot, crispy chicken in sauce until each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Transfer sauced chicken to serving plate and sprinkle 2 chopped spring onions over the top for fresh garnish.
Notes
- Double-frying the chicken ensures an extra crispy exterior, so don’t skip the second frying stage.
- Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 4 hours) if possible to develop deeper flavor penetration.
- Pat the chicken pieces completely dry before coating in cornflour to get the crispiest possible coating.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce for tamari and use a gluten-free cornstarch option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg