Description
This crispy chilli chicken recipe replicates the flavors of Chinese takeaway at home. Tender chicken strips are coated in a flavorful marinade, fried to crispy perfection, and tossed in a sweet and spicy stir-fry sauce. A garnish of fresh spring onions adds a pop of color and freshness to this delicious dish.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 300 g Chicken Breast
- 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:
- 100 g Cornflour (Add More If Needed)
- 1 Egg White
- 2 Spring Onions
- Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into thin strips.
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken with marinade ingredients and let it rest.
- Prepare Stir Fry Sauce: Mix honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Coat Chicken: Mix egg white and cornflour with chicken until coated.
- Fry Chicken: Fry coated chicken until crispy.
- Make Stir Fry: Sauté garlic and ginger, add stir-fry sauce, thicken.
- Combine: Toss crispy chicken in sauce, add spring onions, and serve.
Notes
- If cornflour clumps, coat chicken pieces individually.
- Baking option: Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes for a less crispy version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
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
