Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy layer and tossed in a rich, sweet-savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water in a separate bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir until well coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken for a crispy texture. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by modifying the brown sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg