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Crispy Asian-Inspired Chicken Delight


  • Author: Mish
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Savor the unforgettable blend of crispy golden-brown chicken bathed in an irresistibly tangy, umami-rich sauce – an absolute culinary pleasure set to ignite your taste buds!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500 gmS (1 lb) chicken tenderloin strips
  • 2 egg whites – beaten
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup thinly sliced onions
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • ¾ th cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon vinegar
  • 4 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onions (scallions)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl add the chicken strips, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste, black pepper and 1 teaspoon vinegar.
  2. Marinade for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Now take the chicken strips one by one and dip in egg white and then coat them in all-purpose flour.
  4. Next shallow or deep fry them in oil for 6-8 minutes in low heat till they turn golden brown.
  5. Then take another pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil, and add the chopped garlic, onions, and bell peppers and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Now add 2 teaspoons of chili powder, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon vinegar.
  7. Next, add the tomato ketchup and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Mix 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour with 1/4th cup of water and add it to the mixture.
  9. Now add the fried chicken strips and coat the chicken evenly on low heat.
  10. Keep stirring till the chicken is coated completely.
  11. Serve on a tray and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
  12. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the sauce.

I recommend using organic ketchup. Regular ketchup contains high fructose corn syrup that I like to avoid.

Toasting the sesame seeds ahead of time makes them taste beautifully nutty and delicious!

 

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins

Keywords: Crispy Asian inspired Chicken