Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken

12 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the chicken breast into same-size cubes and add soy sauce and white pepper.
  2. 2Dice the chicken breast into same-size cubes and add soy sauce and white pepper.
  3. 3Dice the chicken breast into same-size cubes and add soy sauce and white pepper.
  4. 4Add one egg and combine well with the chicken pieces.
  5. 5Add one egg and combine well with the chicken pieces.
  6. 6Add one egg and combine well with the chicken pieces.
  7. 7Next, dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch. Make sure each piece is well coated.
  8. 8Next, dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch. Make sure each piece is well coated.
  9. 9Next, dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch. Make sure each piece is well coated.
  10. 10Fill the frying pot with oil and heat the oil over medium-high heat at 350°F (180 °C).
  11. 11Fill the frying pot with oil and heat the oil over medium-high heat at 350°F (180 °C).
  12. 12Fill the frying pot with oil and heat the oil over medium-high heat at 350°F (180 °C).
  13. 13Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  14. 14Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  15. 15Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  16. 16Remove the chicken from oil and set it aside for 4-5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the oil and fry in batches.
  17. 17Remove the chicken from oil and set it aside for 4-5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the oil and fry in batches.
  18. 18Remove the chicken from oil and set it aside for 4-5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the oil and fry in batches.
  19. 19Then fry them again in the hot oil for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  20. 20Then fry them again in the hot oil for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  21. 21Then fry them again in the hot oil for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  22. 22Remove the chicken from the pan and place it over the cooling rack.
  23. 23Remove the chicken from the pan and place it over the cooling rack.
  24. 24Remove the chicken from the pan and place it over the cooling rack.
  25. 25In a large wok or pan, drizzle oil and saute the garlic for a few seconds until fragrant.
  26. 26In a large wok or pan, drizzle oil and saute the garlic for a few seconds until fragrant.
  27. 27In a large wok or pan, drizzle oil and saute the garlic for a few seconds until fragrant.
  28. 28Then add dried crushed chillies.
  29. 29Then add dried crushed chillies.
  30. 30Then add dried crushed chillies.
  31. 31Reduce the heat to low, and add the sweet chilli sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry.
  32. 32Reduce the heat to low, and add the sweet chilli sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry.
  33. 33Reduce the heat to low, and add the sweet chilli sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry.
  34. 34Stir well to combine, and once the sauce starts to thicken, add the fried chicken pieces.
  35. 35Stir well to combine, and once the sauce starts to thicken, add the fried chicken pieces.
  36. 36Stir well to combine, and once the sauce starts to thicken, add the fried chicken pieces.
  37. 37Toss to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
  38. 38Toss to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
  39. 39Toss to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
  40. 40Garnish with spring onions, and enjoy!
  41. 41Garnish with spring onions, and enjoy!
  42. 42Garnish with spring onions, and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Boneless chicken breast or thigh
  • 400 grams Boneless chicken breast or thigh
  • 400 grams Boneless chicken breast or thigh
  • 0.25 tsp White/black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp White/black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp White/black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 150 grams Cornstarch
  • 150 grams Cornstarch
  • 150 grams Cornstarch
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Oil
  • 1 handful Spring onions
  • 1 handful Spring onions
  • 1 handful Spring onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp Dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp Dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 6 tbsp Sweet Chilli sauce
  • 6 tbsp Sweet Chilli sauce
  • 6 tbsp Sweet Chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp Cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 3 tbsp Water

Equipment

knifewooden boardbowlfrying panchopsticksplatewok or panwooden spooncooling rack