Chilli Chicken - Chinese Style Recipe

Name: Chilli Chicken - Chinese Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, chopped into one inch bits; Marinade; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon soya sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Cooking Procedure; 6 small green chilies, slit length ways; 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 1 green pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped into one inch pieces; 1 shallot, diagonally sliced into one inch pieces; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon soya sauce; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 pinch msg (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; oil, for deep frying chicken

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, chopped into one inch bits
Marinade
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon soya sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking Procedure
6 small green chilies, slit length ways
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 green pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped into one inch pieces
1 shallot, diagonally sliced into one inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon soya sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 pinch msg (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
oil, for deep frying chicken

1
Make a batter with the'Marinade' ingredients.
2
Put chicken pieces into it and mix well.
3
Set aside for 1/2 hour.
4
Heat oil, about 2 inches deep, in a wok/frypan.
5
Fry chicken pieces, in batches of 6-8 pieces, till cooked through (approx 7-8 mins for each batch).
6
Drain fried chicken on a paper towel.
7
When all the chicken pieces are fried, remove oil from the pan, letting about 2 tablespoons remain in it.
8
In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and water.
9
Put back the wok on fire and heat the 2 tblsps of oil.
10
Add green chillies, garlic, green pepper and shallot and stir fry for 30 secsonds.
11
Pour in soya sauce and vinegar; give it two three quick whisks and immediately add the cornstarch-water mixture.
12
The sauce will thicken; if you find it too thick, add some more water.
13
When the bubbles appear, add the fried chicken pieces.
14
Add salt and a pinch of MSG (if using).
15
Stir fry chicken for 2 minutes and remove from fire.
16
Serve hot with chinese fried rice/plain rice or noodles.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, chopped into one inch bits, Marinade, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Chilli Chicken - Chinese Style 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.

Chilli Chicken - Chinese Style

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