Crispy Sweet Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 tablespoon cornstarch.
02 -
6 tablespoons soy sauce.
03 -
3 dried red peppers, optional.
04 -
6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
05 -
½ cup water.
06 -
⅓ cup cornstarch.
07 -
1 teaspoon red chili flakes.
08 -
4 tablespoons brown sugar.
09 -
6 tablespoons rice vinegar.
10 -
1 teaspoon hot sauce.
11 -
1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated.
12 -
Oil for frying.
13 -
1 pound chicken thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces.
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix the chicken chunks with cornstarch in a big bowl so they're evenly coated.
02 -
Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, water, hot sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
03 -
Warm oil in a large skillet/frying pan, cook chicken until it's golden and crispy. Remove the chicken and save some of the oil—about 1 tablespoon.
04 -
On low heat, sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and ginger in the leftover oil. Keep at it for about 30 seconds until the smell is amazing.
05 -
Toss the fried chicken back in, pour the sauce over, and cook everything together until the sauce thickens up (about 30-60 seconds). Serve it hot with rice!
# Notes:
01 -
Spice level can be adjusted to taste.
02 -
Keep an eye on the garlic and spices so they don't burn!
03 -
Enjoy this dish fresh for the best flavor.