Garlic Crispy Chicken

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken Marinade

   5 min hands-on30 min waiting

   • Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks.
   • Whisk the egg and set aside half.
   • Add the whisked egg, milk, sake, black pepper, and salt to the chicken.
   • Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare Vegetable Mix

   3 min hands-on

   • Chop the onions into medium-sized pieces.
   • Mince the garlic and red chili.
   • Thinly slice the spring onions.
   • Combine all vegetables in a bowl and set aside.

3. Create Seasoning Mix

   1 min hands-on

   • Combine cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, cumin, and sugar in a small bowl.
   • Set aside for later use.

4. Prepare Coating

   • Combine whole-grain wheat flour and cornstarch in a large mixing bowl.

5. Coat the Chicken

   3 min hands-on

   • Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator.
   • Toss the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
   • Shake off excess flour and set aside for frying.

6. Heat the Oil

   2 min hands-on3 min waiting

   • Pour olive oil into a wok or deep frying pan and heat over medium heat.
   • Check readiness by dipping a chopstick or wooden spoon; bubbles should form.

7. Double-Fry Chicken (First Fry)

   2 min hands-on7 min waiting

   • Add half of the coated chicken to the hot oil.
   • Fry for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
   • Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
   • Repeat with remaining chicken.

8. Double-Fry Chicken (Second Fry)

   2 min hands-on5 min waiting

   • Increase heat slightly for higher temperature.
   • Re-fry chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes until deep golden and crispy.

9. Stir-Fry Vegetables

   3 min hands-on

   • Heat olive oil in a clean wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add prepared vegetables and stir frequently for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

10. Combine Chicken and Seasoning

    2 min hands-on

    • Add crispy chicken to the wok with vegetables.
    • Sprinkle seasoning mix over chicken and stir well to coat.
    • Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.

11. Serve and Enjoy

    1 min hands-on

    • Transfer chicken to a serving dish.
    • Garnish with sliced spring onions or red chili flakes.
    • Serve hot.
    • Cooking tips:
    • For extra crispiness, ensure the chicken is well-coated with the flour mixture and shake off any excess before frying.
    • Maintain a consistent frying temperature; too low will make the chicken soggy, while too high may burn the coating.
    • To enhance the umami flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce to the vegetable stir-fry.
    • If you prefer less spice, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or omit the red chili.