Description
This recipe recreates the delicious combination of crispy, flavorful chicken paired with a savory vegetable fried rice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for spice)
For the Fried Rice:
- 3 cups cooked and cooled rice (preferably leftover rice)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then coat them in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy (about 4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
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Make the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the cornstarch-water mixture and stir until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
- Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce until well coated.
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Cook the Fried Rice:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side and scramble until cooked.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir everything together.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in sliced green onions and remove from heat.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Plate the fried rice on one side and the saucy chicken on the other.
- Garnish the chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg