Description
A flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced thin
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2–3 dried red chilies (or crushed red pepper flakes)
- ½ cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- ¼ cup water (to loosen the sauce, if needed)
- Salt to taste
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Thin strips of fried onion or bell pepper (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with egg white, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes while you prep the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and dried chilies for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ketchup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well and let simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add water if it’s too thick.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until every piece is coated and glossy. Simmer for another minute for the flavors to meld.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with hot steamed rice, noodles, or over crisp lettuce cups.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the number of chilies used.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg