CHILLI CHICKEN - CHINESE STYLE

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Prep time includes marination time. A permanent item on the table when the flavor is Chinese! It freezes well, although there's never ever left to do so! Also, as a variation, I often follow the recipe till the marination and frying, while omitting the rest, and serve them as chicken fritters for snacks. Goes very well with drinks too!

Provided by Honeybeee

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken breasts, chopped into one inch bits
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon soya sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 small green chilies, slit length ways
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 green pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped into one inch pieces
1 shallot, diagonally sliced into one inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon soya sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 pinch msg (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
oil, for deep frying chicken

Steps:

  • Make a batter with the'Marinade' ingredients.
  • Put chicken pieces into it and mix well.
  • Set aside for 1/2 hour.
  • Heat oil, about 2 inches deep, in a wok/frypan.
  • Fry chicken pieces, in batches of 6-8 pieces, till cooked through (approx 7-8 mins for each batch).
  • Drain fried chicken on a paper towel.
  • When all the chicken pieces are fried, remove oil from the pan, letting about 2 tablespoons remain in it.
  • In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and water.
  • Put back the wok on fire and heat the 2 tblsps of oil.
  • Add green chillies, garlic, green pepper and shallot and stir fry for 30 secsonds.
  • Pour in soya sauce and vinegar; give it two three quick whisks and immediately add the cornstarch-water mixture.
  • The sauce will thicken; if you find it too thick, add some more water.
  • When the bubbles appear, add the fried chicken pieces.
  • Add salt and a pinch of MSG (if using).
  • Stir fry chicken for 2 minutes and remove from fire.
  • Serve hot with chinese fried rice/plain rice or noodles.

Harry Riedel
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy.


Osi Julius
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Rasheeda Zainool
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This is the best chilli chicken recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Nazi Technical
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I've made this chilli chicken several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and addictive.


Md Mdsagor
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This recipe is a winner! The chilli chicken was delicious and my family loved it.


Mackenzie Morkel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chilli chicken turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful and spicy.


Lubna Bagem
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This is one of my favorite recipes for chilli chicken. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing.


R Maheshwari
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I've tried this recipe a couple of times now and it's always been a success. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Rahul Khadka
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and addictive.


Ghulam Rasool Lakhan
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This chilli chicken is amazing! The sauce is perfectly spicy and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Abdul R-86 Mannan B-84
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Designer Ikram (Raj Ikram)
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This is my new go-to recipe for chilli chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Md Amir
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy.


Gideon Udofia
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This chilli chicken recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the result is a delicious, flavorful dish that the whole family loved.