Crispy Chilli Chicken
Crispy Chilli Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that marries tender chicken pieces with a crunchy coating, all drizzled in a flavorful sauce that blends sweet honey and spicy chili flakes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this quick and easy recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite. Serve it as an appetizer or main course, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes; season with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Drain excess marinade; coat chicken cubes in cornstarch until evenly covered.
- 4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 5. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy (6-8 minutes). Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- 6. In another pan, combine soy sauce, honey, and chili flakes over low heat until bubbly.
- 7. Serve fried chicken drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg