Description
Crispy Chilli Chicken delivers a flavor explosion that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Packed with zesty spices and golden-brown crunch, this dish brings restaurant-quality magic straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 500g chicken breast
- 1 cup cornflour
- 2 eggs
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons chili sauce with 500g chicken breast. Allow the meat to absorb flavors for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Spread 1 cup cornflour on a plate. Dunk each chicken piece into 2 beaten eggs, then roll thoroughly in cornflour until completely coated.
- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat to 375°F over medium-high heat. Carefully place breaded chicken pieces and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Keep warm while preparing vegetables.
- In the same skillet, sauté 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1 chopped onion, and 1 chopped bell pepper for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return crispy chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Drizzle 1 tablespoon vinegar and any remaining chili sauce over the mixture.
- Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to distribute heat and flavors evenly. Serve immediately while chicken remains crisp and hot.
Notes
- Marinating chicken longer (up to 2 hours) develops deeper flavor and tenderness for your dish.
- Cornflour creates an extra crispy coating, so coat each chicken piece thoroughly and shake off excess for the best crunch.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain oil temperature around 350°F, ensuring perfectly golden and crisp chicken without burning.
- For a healthier version, bake the chicken at 425°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying, which reduces oil but still delivers fantastic texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg