Crispy Chicken with Chili Sauce

Crispy Chicken with Chili Sauce is a delightful Halal Chinese dish that features tender chicken coated in a crunchy batter and tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce. Perfect for lunch, this dish offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped

Steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg and add the chicken pieces, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
4. Dredge the coated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Add red chili flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to the pan, stirring until combined and heated through.
8. Toss the crispy chicken pieces in the chili sauce until well coated.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains antioxidants from ginger and garlic, which may boost the immune system.

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