Fiery Chili Garlic Chicken (辣椒蒜香鸡)

This fiery Hunan-style chili garlic chicken is a spicy and flavorful dish that will surely excite your taste buds. The combination of fiery chili and pungent garlic creates a tantalizing aroma and a burst of heat in every bite.

Fiery Chili Garlic Chicken (辣椒蒜香鸡)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6-8 dried red chilies, deseeded and cut into small pieces
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, add the dried red chilies and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is well coated with the chili garlic mixture.
  5. Transfer the fiery chili garlic chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cutting board Knife Bowl for marinating Cooking spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the fiery chili garlic chicken with steamed white rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra spicy kick, you can add more dried red chilies or a dash of chili oil to the dish.

Cost

$15