Crispy Chilli Chicken
Crispy Chilli Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that brings together tender, marinated chicken thighs coated in a crunchy batter and tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests with its delightful balance of textures and tastes. Easy to customize, you’ll find it a favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken by mixing soy sauce, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, honey/maple syrup, and rice vinegar. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Combine flour and cornstarch on a plate for breading.
- 3. Coat each marinated chicken thigh in the flour-cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess.
- 4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- 5. Whisk together ketchup, extra soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes; heat lightly.
- 6. Toss fried chicken in the prepared sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg