Description
A homemade version of P.F. Chang’s Spicy Chicken – crispy, tender chicken pieces tossed in a bold, sweet, and spicy garlic chili sauce. Perfect for a takeout-style dinner at home!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with 1/4 cup cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, ketchup, hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For extra crispiness, fry the chicken in batches and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Serve with steamed rice or your favorite stir-fried veggies.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the dish from being overly salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
