Sweet and spicy Chinese chicken

Curt March
Curt March @cookman707

Easy weekday Chinese chicken. Can easily be made sweeter rather than spicy. I like spice.

Inspired by: https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/crispy-sesame-chicken-sticky-asian-sauce/#responce

Sweet and spicy Chinese chicken

Easy weekday Chinese chicken. Can easily be made sweeter rather than spicy. I like spice.

Inspired by: https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/crispy-sesame-chicken-sticky-asian-sauce/#responce

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Ingredients

45 min
3 servings
  1. Chicken and dredge
  2. 5 tablespoonsspoons of vegetable oil, more if needed
  3. 2eggs lightly beaten
  4. 3table spoons cornstarch
  5. 10 tablespoonsall purpose flour
  6. 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  7. 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  8. Tablespoongarlic powder
  9. Table spoononion powder
  10. Table spoonpaprika
  11. 1/2 teaspooncayenne pepper
  12. 1/2 teaspoonmsg
  13. 3chicken breast chopped into bite sized pieces
  14. Sauce
  15. Table spoonsesame oil
  16. 2-4 clovesgarlic finely minced
  17. 1 inchginger grated
  18. Table spoonrice vinegar
  19. 2 tablespoonsspoons honey more if you like sweet
  20. 2-3 tablespoonschili garlic sauce. (Vietnam style)
  21. 1 table spoonchili crisp. Avoid if you don’t like spice
  22. 1-2 tablespoonsketchup. I use one cause I don’t like as much sweetness
  23. 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
  24. 5 tablespoonssoy sauce

Cooking Instructions

45 min
  1. 1

    Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Prepare the egg in one shallow bowl and the cornflour in another bowl. Add the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika cheyen pepper and msg in a separate larger bowl.

  2. 2

    Dip chicken in cornflour then the egg wash. Make sure all areas of chicken are covered. Finally dunk in the seasoned flour and set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat up oil in large pan or skillet and begin frying the chicken (may need two batches) turning often until brown and crispy. 6-12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add all of the sauce ingredients to a separate hot wok stir and bubble on a high heat until the sauce reduces by about a third (should take 2-3 minutes). Add the fried chicken in and toss in the sauce to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Can leave on low heat for a while before serving if you need.

  5. 5

    Serve over white rice with sesame seeds and green onion.

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