Chinese
Chinese - Hunan Xiang Cuisine
Crispy Chicken Hunan
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600g chicken thighs, bone-in
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 tbsp cornflour
- • 6 dried red chilies, snipped
- • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- • 1 tbsp doubanjiang
- • 2 tbsp cooking oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and marinate with wine and salt for 20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Toss the chicken in cornflour until evenly dusted.
3
Phase 3
Deep-fry the chicken in batches until golden and crisp, then drain.
4
Phase 4
Fry the dried chilies and garlic in a little oil until fragrant.
5
Phase 5
Add the doubanjiang and return the chicken, tossing until glazed.
6
Phase 6
Fry over high heat for 2 minutes until the coating stays crunchy.
7
Phase 7
Serve hot.