Description
A delicious and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring crispy salt and chilli chicken served with fried rice and a rich satay sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Salt and Chilli Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3–4 spring onions, chopped
- 2–3 fresh red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
For the Fried Rice:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Satay Sauce:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Salt and Chilli Chicken:
- In a bowl, coat chicken pieces with cornflour, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry coated chicken until golden and crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry sliced bell peppers, spring onions, and fresh chilies for about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken back to the pan and toss everything together.
- Make Fried Rice:
- In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add cooked rice and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, then add soy sauce, scrambled eggs, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for another minute.
- Prepare Satay Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, coconut milk, and lime juice. Heat gently, stirring until smooth and well combined.
- Serve:
- Plate salt and chilli chicken alongside fried rice. Drizzle w
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili to suit your spice preference. This dish pairs well with a side of pickled vegetables for an added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg