Sweet and Spicy Garlic Ginger Chicken
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Cuisine: Asian
 
Ingredients
Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Sugar - 3/4 Cup
  • Rice Vinegar - 1/2 Cup
  • Simply Asia Sweet Garlic Ginger Seasoning -3 tbsp
  • Water - 1/4 Cup
  • Minced Garlic - 1 tbsp.
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes - 1 tbsp.
  • Corn Starch - 1 tbsp.
  • Water - 1 tbsp
  • Fish Sauce - 1/2 tbsp.
Chicken
  • Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thighs - 4 (cut up)
  • Flour - 1 Cup
  • Salt and Pepper - to taste
Instructions
Sauce Instructions:
  1. Dissolve your corn starch into your 1 tbsp. water.
  2. In a small pan add your sugar, rice vinegar,sweet garlic ginger seasoning and water. Turn the heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a boil. Make sure the sugar is dissolved completely before going on.
  3. Add your finely minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Turn the heat up just a little until your mixture is bubbling and a brewing. Add your corn starch and stir until it starts thickening.
  4. Lower your heat to medium low and let it boil for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add your fish sauce.
  5. If you are making it a head of time, let mixture cool and then transfer to a jar or container with a lid. Refrigerate it. If you are using it immediately, transfer it to a small bowl until needed.
Chicken Instructions:
  1. In a large skillet heat your oil to 350 degrees.
  2. In a shallow dish mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge your chicken into flour mixture coating well. I like to let mine set for about a minute so the flour will adhere well. Drop your chicken into the hot oil, about 4 to 5 pieces at a time and fry until done. (keep your temperature steady at 350 degrees. I use a candy/deep fry thermometer) Do this for all the chicken and set aside on a plate with paper towels so it can drain.
  3. While your chicken is draining, pour off all but 2 to 3 tbsp of oil from your skillet. Add in 2 to 3 tbsp. of your sweet chili sauce and heat until it is bubbly. Stir in your chicken and let cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until your chicken is thoroughly coated. Be careful you do not burn the sauce! Serve on top of your favorite noodles or rice. I love using rice noodles because they lend a lightness to the dish!
Recipe by The Rebel Foodie at http://dishinwithrebelle.com/sweet-spicy-garlic-ginger-chicken/