Angry Chicken

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Angry chicken

The Recipe might be called angry but the taste is awesome
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 people
Author: Eric

Equipment

  • Wok, medium size bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 large free-range egg
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 small red chillies thinly sliced
  • 1 red and 1 green pepper deseeded and sliced
  • 2 medium courgettes cut into batons
  • For the sauce
  • 300 ml chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp cornflour

Instructions

  • 1 Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with the soy sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornflour and egg to form a batter.
  • 2 Heat the oil in a wok. Dip the chicken into the batter and fry over a high heat for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp and just cooked. Remove and drain on kitchen roll.
  • 3 Add the chillies and peppers to the pan and fry for 3-4 minutes, then add all the sauce ingredients except the cornflour. Simmer over a high heat for 5 minutes, then blend 2-3 tbsp of the sauce with the cornflour in a cup until smooth. Return to the pan and bubble until the sauce thickens.
  • 4 Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it is sticky and coated.
  • 5 Meanwhile steam the courgette batons for 2-3 minutes, then divide between bowls. Serve with the hot and sour chicken.

Notes

soup icon This is yummy!