Description
This Chinese-American inspired dish features crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy glaze. Perfect for a dinner party or family meal, it balances bold flavor with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
1 lb skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup cornstarch
5 thin slices ginger
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) on warm setting for extra crispy chicken.
Pat chicken dry and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Toss chicken in cornstarch until fully coated.
In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add chicken in batches (do not overcrowd) and fry for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
While chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger slices.
Once chicken is cooked, add it back to the pan and pour the sauce into the pan.
Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Transfer the chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes before coating the chicken.
For a lighter version, substitute vegetable oil with olive oil.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Frying and sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (assumes 4 servings)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg