Crispy Chilli Chicken

Crispy Chilli Chicken is a delicious, crispy, and tangy Chinese-inspired dish that features crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. It's a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for serving with fried rice or noodles for an unforgettable meal. This dish is easy to make and much healthier than takeout!

Ingredients

• 300g chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  
  

• 100g cornflour (cornstarch)
  
  

• 1 tsp garlic and ginger paste
  
  

• 1 egg white
  
  

• 2 spring onions, chopped
  
  

• Vegetable oil for frying
  
  

For the Marinade:

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
  
  

• 1 tsp sesame oil
  
  

• 1 tsp sugar
  
  

• 1 tsp white pepper
  
  

For the Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
  
  

• 4 tbsp honey
  
  

• 1 tbsp sriracha
  
  

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
  
  

Directions

1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and place in a large mixing bowl.
   
   

2. Add the marinade ingredients (dark soy sauce, garlic and ginger paste, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper) to the chicken. Mix and leave to rest for at least 10 minutes.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white and pour it over the marinated chicken. Then, add the cornflour and coat each piece of chicken thoroughly.
   
   

4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan to 180°C (350°F). Fry the chicken in batches for 1-2 minutes, then fry again for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
   
   

5. In a clean pan, heat a tablespoon of oil. Add garlic and ginger paste and fry for 5-10 seconds. Add the stir-fry sauce ingredients (honey, soy sauce, sriracha, and lemon juice) and stir for 30 seconds, or until thickened.
   
   

6. Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and mix until evenly coated.
   
   

7. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 380 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 59g
  
  

• Protein: 26g
  
  

• Fat: 4g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 1g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 64mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1957mg
  
  

• Potassium: 506mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 26g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 117 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 10mg
  
  

• Calcium: 23mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg