Spicy Sweet Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup cornstarch.
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1 pound chicken thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces.
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Oil for deep frying.
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6 tablespoons soy sauce.
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1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger.
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6 garlic cloves, finely minced.
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6 tablespoons rice vinegar.
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1 teaspoon hot chili sauce.
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½ cup water.
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1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes.
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3 dried whole red chilies (optional).
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4 tablespoons brown sugar.
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1 tablespoon cornstarch.
# Instructions:
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In a big mixing bowl, coat all chicken pieces thoroughly in cornstarch.
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Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hot chili sauce, water, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
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Sauté ginger, garlic, and chili flakes in leftover oil for half a minute over low heat to bring out their flavors.
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Using a large pan, heat up oil and fry the chicken until it turns crisp with a golden color. Remove chicken, set aside, and keep 1 tablespoon of the oil.
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Put the chicken back into the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir quickly until it thickens—this takes less than a minute. Serve hot with rice.
# Notes:
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Adjust spiciness if needed.
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Keep a close eye on aromatics to avoid burning them.
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Best enjoyed fresh off the stove.