600g (1.3 lb) chicken breast, cut into roughly 3cm cubes
½ cup chicken stock
2 tbsp Chinese shaoxing wine*
2 tbsp white vinegar
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups plain flour
2 tsp cornstarch (corn flour), dissolved in 2 tbsp water
vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 extra tablespoon
1 tsp sesame seeds
Marinade:
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Chinese shaoxing wine
1 egg white, lightly whisked
Staple recipe!
I found this recipe on Facebook about 4 years ago. I made it then and have been since. I recently purchased my first air fryer and thought I’d try it with this! I sprayed the pan with oil, put down a layer of chicken, sprayed the top with oil, air fried at 390F for 6-8min, shook it up, then cooked another 6-8 min. Paired it with lime zest jasmine rice.
I prefer the air fryer for ease of clean-up mostly. But frying in oil definitely fluffs up the breading a bit for an airier crunch. Both ways are delicious!! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Side note: Buy and use the shaoxing, it adds great flavor and is totally worth it.
Delish dish
I make this dish often, it’s simply and is a real crowd pleaser. I have made for my large family, rugby after match dish……delicious and loved by others.
Simple, tasty and delicious
I love all Marions recipes, they are so easy to prepare and cook with delicious results everytime. I love Noi’s recipes too, especially her Crispy Thai Pork toast, she is so entertaining.