Crispy Chili Chicken
Tender chicken tossed in a sweet-spicy chili garlic sauce with sesame seeds and scallions, bright heat and glossy coating.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cut chicken breast into 1-inch chunks. Beat eggs in a bowl and mix cornstarch with salt.
- 2
Dip chicken pieces in egg, then coat with cornstarch. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Working in batches, fry chicken until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes total per batch. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili paste, and sesame oil. Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat.
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces and coats chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
