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Spicy Chilli Chicken

Savor the Heat: Irresistible Spicy Chilli Chicken Recipe

Experience the irresistible blend of flavors in Spicy Chilli Chicken, a perfect dish for heat lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Hakka, Indian Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Use dark meat for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Corn Starch For coating
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Green Pepper Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow for deeper flavor
  • 2 Green Chillies Adjust for heat preference
For the Marinade
  • 2 tbsp Garlic-Ginger-Onion Mix Elevates flavor
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Chilli Powder Main source of heat
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Adds umami
  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Enhances color and flavor
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar Adds acidity
  • 1 tbsp Honey Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Water Adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • wok
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Slotted spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. Cut the boneless chicken into 1-inch pieces for even cooking. Combine with marinades and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Chop the green peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large wok to 350°F (177°C). Test by dropping in a small piece of chicken.
  4. Coat marinated chicken with corn starch and fry in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Sauté garlic-ginger-onion mix for 1 minute, then add onions and green peppers, cooking for additional 2 minutes.
  6. Combine sauce ingredients and pour into the vegetable mixture, stirring for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add fried chicken to the vegetables and sauce, tossing for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan to preserve crispiness.

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