Description
Crispy Chilli Chicken is a tantalizing dish that combines crunchy, tender chicken pieces with a flavorful spicy garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also sure to impress your family and friends. In just 35 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that’s ideal as an appetizer for parties or served over rice for a satisfying dinner. The unique combination of spices and the ability to customize the heat level make this recipe a must-try for anyone who loves bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons red chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and cold water.
- Coat each chicken piece in the egg mixture followed by the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In another pan, heat oil and sauté minced garlic. Stir in red chili sauce, soy sauce, and sugar; cook until slightly thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated and serve garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg