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Chilli Chicken Recipe

Ava Louise
This crispy chilli chicken recipe is a delightful combination of traditional flavours and modern cooking techniques. It offers a perfect blend of heat, crispiness, and savoury goodness that will satisfy your taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 people
Calories 508 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1- inch ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chilli jam
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 2 green chillies sliced
  • 2 spring onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine cornflour, salt, pepper, chilli powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
    3 tablespoons cornflour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Add chicken breast pieces to the bowl and toss until well coated.
    500 g chicken breast
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • Add the coated chicken and fry until crispy and golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
    1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for a minute.
    1- inch ginger
  • Add dark soy sauce, chilli jam, tomato ketchup, rice wine vinegar, honey, lime juice, and water to the pan.
    2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chilli jam, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Stir well to combine the ingredients.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • Add bell peppers, green chillies, and spring onions to the pan.
    2 bell peppers, 2 green chillies, 2 spring onions
  • Stir-fry for a minute, then add the fried chicken back into the pan.
    1/2 cup water
  • Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are coated in the sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
  • Remove from heat and transfer the chilli chicken to a serving dish.
    3 garlic cloves
  • Garnish with sesame seeds for that extra crunch.
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Keyword Chilli Chicken Recipe