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Delicious Chilli Chicken with Garlic-Ginger Sauce Magic

Delicious Chilli Chicken with Garlic-Ginger Sauce Magic at Home

A delightful recipe for Chilli Chicken with a garlic-ginger sauce that transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless Dark Meat Chicken For a leaner bite, substitute with boneless chicken breast.
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic-Ginger-Onion Mix Reserve some for frying later!
  • 1.5 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 tablespoons Chilli Powder Feel free to adjust to your liking.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3-4 tablespoons Water Adjust for desired consistency.
For the Sauce
  • 3-4 slices Ginger Fresh zest to brighten up the dish.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 0.5 small Onion Shallots make a good substitute!
  • 0.5 Green Pepper Chopped.
  • 5-6 Green Chillies Adjust according to your heat preference!
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1.5 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
For Coating and Thickening
  • 6-7 tablespoons Corn Starch Helps achieve that crispy fried texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Corn Starch mixed with Water Thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Additional Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 cup Water Adjusts sauce consistency as needed.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Wok or Deep Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • Tongs
  • kitchen thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, blend the garlic-ginger-onion mix until smooth. Set aside some for frying later.
  2. Cut the boneless dark meat chicken into 1-inch pieces. Combine with the marinade ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Chop the onion and green pepper, and set aside for sautéing.
  4. Slice the green chilies and mix with sauce ingredients, excluding corn starch.
  5. Mix corn starch with water until smooth, then combine in the sauce mixture.
  6. Coat marinated chicken pieces with corn starch and let sit.
  7. Heat oil to 350°F (177°C) for frying.
  8. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Sauté the reserved garlic-ginger-onion paste in the frying oil until fragrant.
  10. Add chopped vegetables and cook until slightly crisp.
  11. Pour the sauce into the pan and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  12. Gently fold the fried chicken into the sauce until well-coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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