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Salt and Chilli Chicken Recipe

Salt and Chilli Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying, Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Salt and Chilli Chicken recipe is a delicious and crispy Chinese-inspired dish that is packed with flavor and spice. Tender chicken pieces are marinated, coated in cornflour, and fried until crispy, then tossed with a medley of vegetables and aromatic seasonings for a mouthwatering stir-fry.


Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 600g / 1.3lb boneless skinless Chicken Thighs, sliced into fairly large bite-sized pieces (1 thigh usually produces 6 pieces)
  • 1 tsp EACH: Chinese 5 Spice, White Pepper, Fine/Table Salt
  • 2 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, finely grated into a paste
  • 160g / 2 packed cups Cornflour/Cornstarch, plus more if needed
  • 1 medium Egg, beaten
  • 360ml / 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil, or as needed

Stir Fry

  • 1 small/medium White Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Red Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Green Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, finely diced
  • 2 Red Birds Eye Chillies, thinly sliced (see notes)
  • 2 Spring Onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Flaky Sea Salt (see notes)
  • 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
  • 1/8 tsp White Pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken with sesame oil, garlic, Chinese 5 Spice, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Add cornflour to a large shallow dish. Mix 2 1/2 tbsp of cornflour into the chicken. Then mix in the beaten egg until combined. Coat each chicken piece in cornflour and place on a tray.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan, fry the chicken until crispy and cooked through. Drain on a rack.
  4. Stir Fry: In a wok, stir fry onion, peppers, garlic, and chillies. Add chicken, spring onion, 5 spice, salt, and white pepper. Toss to combine.
  5. Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chillies and salt to suit your spice preference.
  • Ensure the chicken is well-coated in cornflour for extra crispiness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg