Dried Chili Chicken

Spice up your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Dried Chili Chicken recipe! This quick and easy stir-fry delivers tender, marinated chicken bites enveloped in a rich, savory sauce with a fiery kick from dried red chilies. Infused with the warmth of garlic and ginger, a hint of sweetness from sugar, and the umami depths of soy sauce, this dish is perfectly balanced for spice lovers. The slightly smoky aroma of stir-fried chilies pairs beautifully with the vibrant crunch of green onions, making every bite a tantalizing experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, this restaurant-quality dish is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles. Burst with flavor and heat, Dried Chili Chicken is bound to be your new go-to staple for satisfying cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 10 pieces Dried red chilies
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Slice the garlic and ginger thinly. Cut the green onions into 1-inch pieces. Break the dried red chilies into halves and remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Return the chicken to the pan and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir well to coat the chicken.

Step 6

Add the green onions and sesame oil, tossing everything together quickly until combined and heated through.

Step 7

Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(736.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1410.2

Total Fat 72.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.6g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 6827.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 150.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 151.1mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2139.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 41.6%

Carbs: 13.4%