Crispy Honey Chilli Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Bell pepper (seeded and sliced into strips)
• 0.5 Onion (sliced)
• 1 Red chilli (sliced)
• 2 Spring onion (sliced, white and green parts separated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
• 1 inch Ginger (grated)
• 300 g Chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
• 1 Egg (beaten)
• 3 tbsp Corn flour (for coating)
• 1 tsp Chinese five spice
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp White pepper
• Salt (to taste)
• Cooking oil spray (for air frying)
• 1 tsp Vegetable oil (for stir frying)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Water (a splash)
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 cups Cooked rice (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Prep the vegetables: Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Slice the onion, red chilli, and spring onions.

2. 2

   Grate the garlic and ginger. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.

3. 3

   Crack an egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork. Add the chicken strips and toss until fully coated.

4. 4

   Lift the chicken out, letting the excess egg drip off, and place in a separate bowl or bag. Add the corn flour, Chinese five spice, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and salt. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated in the flour and spice mixture.

5. 5

   Place the coated chicken into your air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray generously with oil.

6. 6

   Air fry the chicken for 12 to 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until crispy and golden, shaking halfway through.

7. 7

   Place a large pan or wok over high heat and add a little bit of oil.

8. 8

   Add the sliced peppers and onions to the pan. Stir fry for a few minutes until they begin to soften.

9. 9

   Add the grated garlic, grated ginger, sliced red chilli, and the white parts of the spring onion. Stir fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

10. 10

    Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, honey, and a splash of water.

11. 11

    Simmer the sauce over medium-high heat until it thickens into a glossy glaze.

12. 12

    Add the crispy air-fried chicken to the pan and toss well until every piece is fully coated in the sauce.

13. 13

    Serve immediately over rice, topped with the reserved green parts of the spring onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

For the best results, ensure the chicken is in a single layer in the air fryer so it crisps up properly. If you don't have an air fryer, you can shallow fry the chicken in a pan until golden.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• chinese
• air-fried
• weight-loss
• high-protein
• spicy