🌶️🍗 Crispy Chilli Chicken

 Get ready for a bold, crunchy delight with this Crispy Chilli Chicken recipe! Perfectly battered and fried chicken tossed in a spicy, tangy chili sauce — it’s a crowd favorite that’s great as an appetizer or main dish.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

• Crispy fried chicken with a fiery chili kick

• Sweet, sour, and spicy sauce that coats every bite

• Easy to make at home with simple ingredients

• Perfect for parties or family dinners

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 500g boneless chicken pieces (thigh or breast), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil, for deep frying

For the Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2-3 dried red chilies (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

🍳 Instructions

Prepare the Batter & Chicken:

• In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Beat the egg and add to the dry mix, stirring to form a thick batter. Coat chicken pieces well.

Fry the Chicken:

• Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Deep-fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Make the Sauce:

• In a separate pan or wok, heat a tablespoon of oil. Sauté garlic, onion, bell pepper, and dried chilies until fragrant. Add soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well.

Thicken Sauce:

• Pour in cornstarch slurry, stirring until sauce thickens.

Combine:

• Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.

Serve:

• Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.