Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken

12m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the chicken breast into same-size cubes and add soy sauce and white pepper.
  2. 2Add one egg and combine well with the chicken pieces.
  3. 3Next, dredge the chicken pieces in the cornstarch. Make sure each piece is well coated.
  4. 4Fill the frying pot with oil and heat the oil over medium-high heat at 350°F (180 °C).
  5. 5Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  6. 6Remove the chicken from oil and set it aside for 4-5 minutes.
  7. 7Fry them again in the hot oil for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. 8Remove the chicken from the pan and place it over the cooling rack.
  9. 9In a large wok or pan, drizzle oil and saute the garlic for a few seconds until fragrant.
  10. 10Then add dried crushed chillies.
  11. 11Reduce the heat to low, and add the sweet chilli sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry.
  12. 12Stir well to combine, and once the sauce starts to thicken, add the fried chicken pieces.
  13. 13Toss to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
  14. 14Garnish with spring onions, and enjoy!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

knifewooden boardbowlfrying panwokplatechopstickscooling rackwooden spoon

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