Cheap chilli chicken recipe

Name: Cheap chilli chicken recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken thighs, skinned and halved on the bone; 2 Chicken drumsticks, skinned and halved on the bone; 4 tbsp Cornflour; 2 Egg whites; 500 ml (17.6fl oz) Groundnut oil for deep-frying; 1 Pinch of salt and pepper; 3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped - For the sauce; 1 Piece of 2.5cm fresh root ginger, peeled and sliced - For the sauce; 1 Medium red chilli, deseeded - For the sauce; 6 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce - For the sauce; 1 tbsp Light soy sauce - For the sauce; 1 Lime - juice of - For the sauce; 1 Small handful of freshly chopped coriander - For the sauce

Servings: persons

2 Chicken thighs, skinned and halved on the bone
2 Chicken drumsticks, skinned and halved on the bone
4 tbsp Cornflour
2 Egg whites
500 ml (17.6fl oz) Groundnut oil for deep-frying
1 Pinch of salt and pepper
3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped - For the sauce
1 Piece of 2.5cm fresh root ginger, peeled and sliced - For the sauce
1 Medium red chilli, deseeded - For the sauce
6 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce - For the sauce
1 tbsp Light soy sauce - For the sauce
1 Lime - juice of - For the sauce
1 Small handful of freshly chopped coriander - For the sauce

1
Season the chicken pieces with salt and white pepper.
2
Combine the cornflour and egg whites to make a batter.
3
Heat a wok over a high heat and fill it to one-third of its depth with groundnut oil.
4
Heat the oil to 180C/350F or until a cube of bread dropped in turns golden brown in 15 seconds and floats to the surface.
5
Dip the chicken slices in the batter, then place in a spider, lower into the oil and deep-fry for about 5 minutes until crispy and golden.
6
Lift out using the spider or tongs and drain on absorbent kitchen paper.
7
Pour the oil from the wok through a sieve into a heatproof container.
8
To make the sauce, wipe out the wok and heat over a high heat.
9
Add 1 tablespoon of the drained oil and, when it starts to smoke, add the garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the chilli sauce, soy sauce and lime juice.
10
Mix well.
11
Return the chicken to the wok and turn to coat in the hot sauce, then stir in the coriander and serve immediately.

1551

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken thighs, skinned and halved on the bone, 2 Chicken drumsticks, skinned and halved on the bone, 4 tbsp Cornflour, 2 Egg whites, and more.

Yes, Cheap chilli chicken recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!