Delicious Chicken Dinner Recipe
Recipe Overview
Overview
This chicken dinner recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that is sure to please the whole family. The process begins with slicing chicken breasts into strips, which allows for quick marination and cooking. The marinade, made with soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar, infuses the chicken with a savory depth that is hard to resist. After marinating for 30 minutes, the chicken is coated in corn starch, which is key to achieving that coveted crispy exterior when fried.
Frying the chicken until golden brown not only enhances its flavor but also creates a satisfying crunch. The double frying technique ensures that the chicken remains juicy while achieving a perfect crispiness. The sauce, a mix of corn starch, water, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, adds a sweet and tangy finish that complements the chicken beautifully. Stirring the sauce until it thickens ensures that it clings to the chicken, making every bite flavorful.
This recipe is not just about the cooking; it’s about creating a dish that brings everyone together. Whether served over rice or enjoyed on its own, this chicken dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. The balance of flavors and textures makes it a standout choice for any dinner table, and the ease of preparation means you can whip it up without much fuss. Enjoy this delightful chicken recipe that your kids will surely love!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Slice a chicken breast in half, then cut into small strips.
Smash the garlic cloves.
Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp of soy sauce, ¼ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of ground pepper, ½ tsp of sugar, and 4 cloves of smashed garlic.
Tip: Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes for better flavor.
Mix the seasoning and let it sit for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Once done, remove the garlic from the marinated chicken.
Add one egg and 5 tsp of corn starch into the marinated chicken.
Mix well, making sure every piece is covered evenly.
Add another 5 tsp of corn starch.
Mix well, ensuring every piece is covered evenly.
Heat up a pan of cooking oil.
Tip: Test the oil temperature with a wooden spoon; it's ready when bubbles form.
Add in the chicken and cook until the outside is golden and the chicken is floating at the top.
Remove the chicken and let it cool.
Repeat and fry the same chicken one more time for only 30 seconds.
Remove and set aside the chicken.
In a mixing bowl, add 2 tsp of corn starch, 10 tsp of water, 2 tsp of ketchup, 2 tsp of soy sauce, 4 tsp of vinegar, and 6 tsp of sugar.
Mix well.
Heat up another pan on low heat and add in the sauce mix.
Keep stirring until the sauce is thickened and bubbling.
Tip: Stir the sauce continuously to prevent it from burning while thickening.
Add in the cooked chicken and make sure each piece is coated.
Done, hope you will enjoy this recipe.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Marinating chicken helps to enhance its flavor and tenderness.
- •Corn starch creates a crispy coating when frying chicken.
- •Using a wooden spoon to test oil temperature is a simple way to check if it's ready for frying.
- •Frying chicken twice ensures a crunchy texture and keeps it juicy inside.
