Description
Crispy Chilli Chicken is a tantalizing dish that perfectly combines tender, crispy chicken pieces with a zingy, spicy garlic sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings, this dish delivers a delightful crunch and bold flavors that are sure to please any palate. With its quick preparation time of just 35 minutes, Crispy Chilli Chicken can easily elevate your dinner table or snack spread. Customize the spice level to suit your taste, making it both versatile and enjoyable for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup cold water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sauce)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons red chili sauce, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together egg and cold water.
- Dip chicken in the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy for about 4-5 minutes.
- For the sauce, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in red chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar; cook until slightly thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg