Spicy Mandarin Chicken Recipe
Crispy all-white meat chicken strips in our mouth-watering hot teriyaki sauce. Served spicy. Served with choice of steamed white or brown rice.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Hot Teriyaki Sauce
For Serving
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Cut the Chicken
Slice the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
- 4
Dredge the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first in the egg, then coat with the flour mixture.
Fry the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 6
Fry the Chicken Strips
In batches, fry the chicken strips for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Hot Teriyaki Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- 8
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens.
Serve the Dish
- 9
Plate the Chicken
Place the crispy chicken strips on a serving plate.
- 10
Add the Sauce
Drizzle the hot teriyaki sauce generously over the chicken.
- 11
Serve with Rice
Serve the spicy mandarin chicken with steamed white or brown rice on the side.
