Dried Chili Chicken
Spice up your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Dried Chili Chicken recipe! This quick and easy stir-fry delivers tender, marinated chicken bites enveloped in a rich, savory sauce with a fiery kick from dried red chilies. Infused with the warmth of garlic and ginger, a hint of sweetness from sugar, and the umami depths of soy sauce, this dish is perfectly balanced for spice lovers. The slightly smoky aroma of stir-fried chilies pairs beautifully with the vibrant crunch of green onions, making every bite a tantalizing experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, this restaurant-quality dish is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles. Burst with flavor and heat, Dried Chili Chicken is bound to be your new go-to staple for satisfying cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 10 pieces Dried red chilies
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Slice the garlic and ginger thinly. Cut the green onions into 1-inch pieces. Break the dried red chilies into halves and remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the chicken to the pan and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir well to coat the chicken.
Add the green onions and sesame oil, tossing everything together quickly until combined and heated through.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.4 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 6828 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 150.2 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2140 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
