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Crispy Chilli Chicken

Crispy chicken pieces tossed with chilli, garlic, peppers and a sweet and spicy sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
Level
Medium
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Crispy Chilli Chicken
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Crispy chilli chicken is a fiery takeaway favourite. A light batter keeps it crunchy.

Serve straight away.

Crispy Chilli Chicken

30 min total · approx. 540 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 4

Method

  1. Dip the chicken in egg, then cornflour.
  2. Fry at 180°C for 4–5 minutes until crisp.
  3. Stir-fry the pepper, onion, chillies and garlic in 1 tbsp oil for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the sauces and vinegar, bubble, then toss with the chicken.
Cook's noteUse chicken thighs for juicier meat.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.