Description
A delightful blend of crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken pieces into a mixing bowl and toss them gently with cornstarch. Let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the oil: In a non-stick pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the sauce: In the same pan, stir in soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the crispy chicken to the pan and toss together, allowing the chicken to soak up the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with style: Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
For extra crunchiness, pat the chicken dry before coating with cornstarch. Adjust the red pepper flakes for your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg