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Sweet Crispy Chilli Chicken

A delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavours, this crispy chilli chicken dish delivers a perfect crunch with a tantalising glaze. Great for impressing guests or enjoying a homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 searving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, indo
Calories: 353
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice optional
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Oil for frying if deep-frying
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch to thicken sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Tongs
  • Frying pan or air fryer
  • Wire rack (for baking method)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
  2. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and five spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with buttermilk.
  4. Dip the chicken into the buttermilk mixture, then coat evenly in the dry mix.
  5. Cooking Methods:
  6. Deep-Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
  7. Air-Frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray chicken with oil and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
  8. Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place coated chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Spray with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Make the Sauce:
  10. In a pan over medium heat, combine sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
  11. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
  12. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  13. Combine:
  14. Toss crispy chicken pieces in the sauce until well coated.
  15. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.