Crispy Chicken with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Crispy, golden chicken tossed in a tangy, spicy garlic sauce with a hint of sweetness. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 350 g chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Stir Fry:
- 3 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces (separate whites and greens)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 6 dried Chinese chilies
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Oil for frying
Sauce:
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water slurry
Instructions
- Coat chicken with oil and Shao-xing wine, then dredge in cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a pan/wok over high heat.
- Add chicken and fry until crispy and golden. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, dried chilies, and white scallions for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken stock, brown sugar, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
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Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of dried chilies or add chili flakes.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to balance the heat and add more substance.