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Instructions
1
In a bowl take chicken, add salt, black pepper powder, and cornstarch, and mix everything so that the chicken pieces are well coated.
2
In a pan heat 2 Tablespoons of oil and fry the chicken pieces on medium flame occasionally stirring until crisp and golden on the outside and evenly cooked from the inside (3-4 min). Once done, transfer the chicken onto a plate.
3
Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a pan; add garlic and ginger, and sauté on high flame for a few seconds until garlic becomes fragrant.
4
Add dried red chilies and half of the cut spring onions.
5
Next, add the fried chicken pieces. Mix well and sauté the chicken on high flame for 1 minute.
6
Mix all the ingredients given under the sauce, add this to the chicken, and mix.
7
Make cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water.
8
Add it to the chicken and cook till the sauce thickens a bit, finally add the rest of the cut spring onion and switch off the flame.
9
Garnished with dried red chilies, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions if you like.
10
Serve hot with rice and enjoy.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Double-Dredge Technique for Superior Crispness 🥡Coat chicken in cornstarch, let it sit for 5 minutes, then dredge again before frying to create an exceptionally crispy exterior that stays crunchy even after coating with sauce.
- Bloom Your Spices in Sesame Oil 🌶️Toast the dried red chilies and minced ginger-garlic in sesame oil for 30 seconds before adding other sauce ingredients to unlock deep, complex flavors throughout the dish.
- Sauce Reduction Timing is Critical ⏱️Add the chicken to the sauce only in the final 1-2 minutes of cooking; this prevents it from becoming soggy while ensuring the glaze coats evenly and clings perfectly.
- Pat Dry for Maximum Crispiness 💧After cutting chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, pat them completely dry with paper towels and let them air-dry for 10 minutes before dredging for superior texture.
- Fresh Spring Onion Placement Strategy 🧅Reserve half your spring onions to add just before serving and sprinkle the other half mid-cooking; this gives you both soft, caramelized onions and crisp fresh garnish for textural contrast.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
High Protein
My Calorie Intake
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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