Sweet Spicy Chicken (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound of chopped chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
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1/3 cup of cornstarch.
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Enough oil for frying.
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6 minced garlic cloves.
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1 tablespoon of finely chopped ginger.
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1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
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3 optional dried red chilies.
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6 tablespoons of rice vinegar.
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6 tablespoons of soy sauce.
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1 teaspoon of spicy hot sauce.
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1/2 cup of water.
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4 tablespoons of soft brown sugar.
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
In a big bowl, coat chicken pieces thoroughly with cornstarch.
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In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hot sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
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Warm up oil in a large skillet and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Take out, leaving one tablespoon of oil behind.
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In the leftover oil, lightly sauté garlic, ginger, and chili flakes on low for half a minute until they smell amazing.
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Put fried chicken back in the pan, pour in prepared sauce, and stir until it gets nice and thick (about 30 to 60 seconds). Pair with rice and enjoy.
# Additional Tips:
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Feel free to adjust the heat level.
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Be careful not to overcook the aromatics.
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Tastes best when eaten right away.