Crispy Fried Chicken with Chili Sauce
Juicy chicken pieces are coated in a crispy batter, fried until golden, and tossed in a sweet-spicy chili sauce. Served with fresh cucumber and lettuce for a crunchy contrast.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 cups lettuce
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1.5 lb chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 0.5 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 2
In another bowl, whisk 1 egg with 0.5 cup water. Dip chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- 3
Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches without crowding, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 cup chili sauce and 2 tbsp honey. Warm over low heat, stirring, until hot and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Toss the fried chicken in the warm chili sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately with sliced cucumber and lettuce leaves on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- paper towels
- small saucepan
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