The Ultimate Crispy Chilli Chicken Recipe: A Takeaway Favorite Made Healthy
Get ready for the ultimate fakeaway night with this Crispy Chilli Chicken—golden, crunchy chicken strips tossed in a sticky, sweet-spicy glaze that’s pure perfection. This quick and easy recipe brings all the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeaway straight to your kitchen, no delivery required!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 30 min
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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300 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
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1 tsp garlic & ginger paste
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1 egg white
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100 g cornflour (add more if needed)
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
Chicken Marinade:
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2 tbsp dark soy sauce
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1 tbsp garlic & ginger paste
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp white pepper
Stir-Fry Sauce:
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3 tbsp dark soy sauce
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4 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp sriracha
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2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Marinate the chicken: Mix chicken with soy sauce, garlic & ginger paste, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Let rest for 10 minutes.
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Prepare the sauce: Combine honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and sriracha in a bowl. Set aside.
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Coat the chicken: Add egg white to the marinated chicken, then toss in cornflour until fully coated.
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Fry until crispy: Heat oil to 180°C. Fry chicken for 1–2 minutes, then remove. Re-fry for another 2–3 minutes until golden and extra crispy.
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Make the glaze: In a clean pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic & ginger paste, then pour in the stir-fry sauce. Cook for 30 seconds until slightly thickened.
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Combine: Toss crispy chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
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Serve: Garnish with chopped spring onions and enjoy hot!
Notes
Double-fry the chicken for that ultra-crispy crunch—it’s the secret to restaurant-quality results.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal per serving