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Crispy Chilli Chicken: 7 Steps to Spicy Perfection

Crispy Chilli Chicken
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Crispy Chilli Chicken is a bold, restaurant-style Chinese stir-fry made at home with golden fried chicken tossed in a sticky, spicy, garlicky sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste or sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or sunflower oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 green chili, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • Spring onions & sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with egg, soy sauces, sesame oil, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and flour until fully coated. Rest for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Discard excess oil, leaving 1 tablespoon. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and green chili until fragrant.
  5. Add sliced red bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thick.
  7. Add crispy chicken back to the pan and toss until evenly coated.
  8. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

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