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Chili Chicken

Chili Chicken

Bold, spicy, and perfectly crispy, this chili chicken brings Indo-Chinese flavors to life with every bite. Coated in a sticky sauce and loaded with garlic, ginger, and crunchy veggies, it’s a total weeknight winner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500 grams boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 green chilies, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat for frying.
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken with cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until well coated.
  3. Fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a clean wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies until fragrant. Add onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add chili sauce, ketchup, remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer the sauce.
  6. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Double fry chicken for extra crunch.
  • Adjust chili and sugar to suit your taste.
  • Add a splash of sesame oil at the end for more flavor.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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