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Crispy Chinese Chicken

Savor irresistibly tender and crispy Chinese chicken cooked to perfection, infused with ginger and garlic flavors, and drizzled with a sweet and spicy sauce.
6
26 min
TOTAL TIME
475
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
Crispy Chinese Chicken
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Cornstarch
3/4 cup cornstarch
Coconut Oil
4 tbsp coconut oil
Crushed Red Pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Soy Sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
Fresh Ginger
1 tsp fresh ginger
minced
Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Honey
2 tbsp honey
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Water
1/2 cup water
Directions
11 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
11 min
COOK TIME
26 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1/4 cup water.
2
Add the chicken thighs and marinate them for at least 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to a few hours in the refrigerator.
3
Place the cornstarch on a plate.
4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll the pieces around in the cornstarch until all sides are coated.
5
In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium heat.
6
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown all over and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
7
Move the chicken to a plate, leaving the flavorful bits in the pan.
8
In the same pan over low-medium heat, cook the minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes for 30 to 60 seconds.
9
Whisk in the apple cider vinegar, honey, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil.
10
Cook, scraping up the browned bits in the bottom of the pan, until the liquid begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Add the chicken back into the skillet, stir to coat it in the sauce, and serve warm.
Health Info
Macros
30g
CARBS
22g
FAT
36g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it necessary to add sesame oil in Chinese chicken?
Can I make Chinese chicken gluten-free?
Do I need to marinate the chicken for Chinese Chicken?
What is the best way to cook Chinese Chicken?
Can I substitute soy sauce with something else?
Why is my Chinese chicken not as flavorful?
What can I serve with Chinese Chicken?
Can I use chicken breast or should I use chicken thighs for this dish?
I don’t have oyster sauce. What can I use as a substitute?
Does Chinese Chicken need to be spicy?