Are you craving a dish that’s equal parts flavorful and satisfying? Then, this crispy Chinese chicken recipe is just what you need! With perfectly crisp chicken pieces tossed with peppers, spring onions, and red onions, every bite bursts with texture and taste.
Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a touch of heat from chilli flakes, this dish brings the bold, savoury flavours of Chinese cuisine straight to your table. So, whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests with your culinary skills, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Get ready to enjoy a balance of crispy, spicy, and aromatic goodness—all in one dish!
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How to Make Crispy Chinese Chicken at Home
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 Chicken breasts (cut into small strips)
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic granules
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
Sauce
- 3 tbsp Light soy sasuce
- 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- Lemon juice (dash)
Ingredients
- 100ml Vegetable oil
- 1 Egg white
- 2 cups Corn flour
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 Red pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 Red onion (sliced)
- 4 Spring onions (cut into strips)
- 4 Garlic cloves (crushed)
- Sesame seeds
- Chilli flakes
Instructions
- Add the strips of chicken breast and all the marinade ingredients – light soy sauce, garlic granules, sesame oil and honey into a bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Next, heat the vegetable oil to medium-high in a large pan. Then, make the sauce by combining the soy sauces, honey and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with pepper to taste and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Then, add the egg white to the chicken bowl and mix until combined. Place the corn flour in a large bowl and toss each chicken strip in the flour until fully coated.
- Add the chicken in two batches to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes each side until crispy and cooked through. Set aside while you cook the second batch.
- Heat the olive oil to high in a large frying pan or wok. Add the red pepper, red onion, spring onions, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently, then, add the crispy chicken and cook for a further minute. Add the sauce and a mix until well combined. Cook for a further 2 minutes stirring frequently. Serve and top with sesame seeds and chilli flakes to your liking and enjoy.
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