Description
A delicious and crispy chicken dish with a hint of ginger and garlic, perfect for a main meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into bite size pieces, approximately 1 inch)
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 2–3 cups Olive Oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Minced Ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced or 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Cold Water
- 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
Instructions
- Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Toss the chicken in batches in the cornstarch making sure to coat it completely. Set aside.
- Heat approximately 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or large saucepan to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the chicken in the oil in batches (2-3 depending on the size of your pan). Fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking time, until all sides are browned and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oil to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the oil.
- Remove most of the oil from the pan leaving approximately 1 tablespoon. Heat over medium high heat.
- Add in the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for approximately 30 seconds until you can start to smell the garlic and ginger.
- Whisk in the sauce and bring to a simmer while stirring.
- Cook for approximately 1 minute until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Add the chicken to the pan and stir to coat it with the sauce.
- Serve warm topped with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately after cooking for maximum crispiness.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg