Description
Delicious and crispy garlic chicken thighs coated in chili garlic sauce, perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice flour
- 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 cup vegetable oil (canola or sunflower oil for frying)
- 2 green onions (or chives as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. This will ensure they cook evenly and get crispy all over.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of chili garlic sauce. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- In a separate bowl, add the rice flour. Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the rice flour, making sure they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a deep pan or wok, heat enough oil for frying over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of coated chicken into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Don’t overcrowd the pan; this will help them stay crispy. Fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a small saucepan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then stir in the remaining chili garlic sauce and a splash of water to create a smoother consistency. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the crispy chicken with the chili garlic sauce until well coated. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately!
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan to maintain crispiness.
- This recipe can be adapted using chicken breasts or tenders as well.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg