Chili Chicken recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsJOEY RideauChili Chicken Recipe

Chili Chicken Recipe

Inspired by JOEY Rideau
Time1h
Serves4

tempura-style, cool cucumbers, chili sauce

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Tempura Batter

Cucumber Salad

Chili Sauce

Cooking Oil

Method

Marinate Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Coat Chicken

    After marinating, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch evenly.

Make Tempura Batter

  1. 3

    Prepare Batter

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cold water, and baking powder until just combined.

Cucumber Salad

  1. 4

    Mix Cucumber Salad

    In a bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Toss well and set aside.

Fry Chicken

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Fry Chicken

    Dip each piece of chicken into the tempura batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make Chili Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together chili paste, honey, lime juice, and minced garlic until well combined.

Serve

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the tempura chicken with cool cucumber salad on the side and drizzle with chili sauce.

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