Crispy Garlic Chicken

• total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

500 grams boneless chicken thighs

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

cup green onion, chopped

cup oil for frying

For Chinese Garlic Sauce:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

cup chicken broth

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon Sriracha

cup water

teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Prep Sauce and Marinate Chicken:

In a mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and set aside.

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a separate bowl.

Add dark soy sauce and 2 tablespoons cornstarch to the chicken, toss to coat evenly.

Cook Chicken:

Heat 1/3 cup oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add half of the marinated chicken spaced apart. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.

Repeat with the remaining chicken. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet.

Cook Aromatics and Sauce with Chicken:

Heat the remaining oil, add ginger and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.

Add chicken, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour over the sauce, mix well.

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Serve hot with rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 300 kcal Servings: 4