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Spicy Chinese Chicken

Spicy Chinese Chicken: A Crispy Delight for Dinner Tonight

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A restaurant-quality Spicy Chinese Chicken recipe that's easy to whip up at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs, shrimp, or tofu.
  • 1 piece Egg Binding agent.
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Ginger Paste Infuses flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adds umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust for spice level.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For crispy coating.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Walnut Oil For frying.
  • 1 piece Red Onion Chopped.
  • 1 piece Red Chili Pepper Sliced.
  • 1 piece Green Chili Pepper Sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Ketchup For tanginess.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adds sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Cashew Nuts Optional.
  • 2 pieces Green Onions Sliced for garnish.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, garlic ginger paste, soy sauce, chili powder, and cornstarch until smooth. Add diced chicken and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat walnut oil in a wok over medium heat. Fry marinated chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same pan, add more walnut oil if needed. Sauté chopped red onion, garlic ginger paste, and sliced chilies for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add tomato ketchup, honey, sweet chili sauce, and soy sauce to the sautéed mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Add fried chicken back to the pan. Toss gently for 1 minute until well coated.
  6. Garnish with cashew nuts and green onions, serve hot over rice or with vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even coating while marinating and avoid overcrowding while frying for crispiness. Adjust spice levels as preferred.

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