Description
A crispy and flavorful dish featuring chicken pieces coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cupcornstarch
- 1egg, beaten
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cupsoy sauce
- 1/2 cupchicken broth
- 3 tablespoonssugar
- 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonsesame oil
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparethe chicken by marinating the pieces in a little soy sauce for about 15 minutes.
- Coatthe chicken in beaten egg, then in cornstarch.
- Frythe chicken in hot oil for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Makethe sauce by whisking together soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Combinethe fried chicken with the sauce in the pan and stir well to coat.
- Servegarnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying. You can also bake the chicken for a healthier option. Adjust the spice level by reducing red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time:15 minutes
- Cook Time:30 minutes
- Category:Main Course
- Method:Frying
- Cuisine:Chinese