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chinese sweet and spicy chicken 4

The Best Chinese Sweet And Spicy Chicken Recipe

This Chinese sweet and spicy chicken has a wonderful combination of sweet and spicy flavors that will have you coming back for more! 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • oil for frying
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and black pepper

For the sauce:

To serve:

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken: Coat the chicken pieces in corn starch, baking powder, and eggs, ensuring they are evenly covered. This helps create a crispy outer layer when fried. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the chicken mixture and mix it again to combine. Set aside.
  • Deep fry the chicken: Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or a wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, light soy sauce, sriracha sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and honey. Whisk everything to combine.
  • Stir-fry the garlic and simmer the sauce: Heat the same skillet, add the minced garlic, and Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the pre-mixed sauce mixture. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat until thickened.
  • Combine chicken and sauce: Toss the fried crispy chicken pieces back into the skillet with the sauce. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and fully, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve: Garnish this dish with toasted sesame seeds and jalapeno slices. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 20.2g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 4845mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg
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