Chili Chicken Recipe
Batter fried chicken, sauteed, and sizzled with soy and chili sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Chili Sauce
For Frying
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and egg until smooth. This will create the batter for frying.
Frying the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Batter the Chicken
Take the marinated chicken pieces and dip each piece into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the battered chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
Chili Sauce Preparation
- 6
Make the Chili Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 7
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In a large skillet or wok, add the fried chicken and pour the chili sauce over it. Toss well to ensure all the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the chicken, stir briefly, and serve hot with rice or noodles.
