Follow these steps for perfect results
Boneless chicken breasts
cut into strips
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bell Peppers (Capsicum)
cut into 1-inch squares
Onion
cut to half and layers separated
Garlic
minced
Green Chillies
slit vertically
Spring Onion
finely chopped
Soy sauce
Whole Black Peppercorns
coarsely pounded
Red Chilli powder
Eggs
Rice flour
Red Chilli sauce
Tomato Ketchup
Honey
Wash chicken breasts and cut into vertical strips or small cubes.
In a bowl, beat the egg and combine with soy sauce, black pepper powder, red chili powder, rice flour, and chicken strips. Mix well.
Heat a skillet and drizzle oil.
Place the coated chicken pieces in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Fry on medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through.
Check doneness with a toothpick.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce.
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, red chili sauce, tomato ketchup, crushed black pepper, and honey.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a saucepan and add chopped garlic. Sauté for a few seconds.
Add chilies, onions, and bell pepper to the saucepan. Mix and cover.
Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the prepared sauce and mix.
Add the pan-fried chicken to the sauce and mix well.
Sprinkle chopped spring onions and mix.
Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Serve as an appetizer or with rice and other Chinese dishes.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chilli powder and green chillies to your spice preference.
Marinating the chicken for longer will enhance the flavor.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Can be prepared a few hours in advance; store the sauce and chicken separately.
Garnish with extra spring onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Serve with plain rice.
Serve with Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice.
Serve as an appetizer.
Off-dry Riesling complements the spice.
Clean and crisp, good with spicy food
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