Sweet Chili Chicken

Ingredients:

450g chicken thighs or breasts
1/3 cup cornstarch or potato starch (add more if needed)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped scallions, for serving (optional)

For the dressing:
1/2 cup (125ml) sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon SRIRACHA sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon plain honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar/white vinegar
1 teaspoon lime or yellow lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 teaspoon lime zest, freshly grated

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the above dressing ingredients. Set aside.
2. Cut each chicken thigh into 3-4 cm pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Then add the cornstarch. Stir until the chicken pieces are well and evenly coated with the starch (add more if necessary).
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed frying pan (or wok) over medium heat. Fry the chicken in small batches until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes total). Turn halfway through.
5. Remove the cooked chicken pieces from the pan and transfer to a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
6. Then transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top. Mix carefully. Garnish with spring onions.

Yield: 3 servings
Recipe: christieathome.com