Crazy Chili Chicken

Crazy Chili Chicken is a vibrant and flavourful dish featuring golden-fried chicken strips, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic scallions, all coated in a rich, spicy sauce made with soy, tomato, garlic, and fresh red chilli. The combination of textures—from the crunchy chicken to the tender vegetables—makes every bite satisfying, while the sauce delivers a perfect balance of heat and savoury depth. Served over rice, it’s a colourful and comforting main course that excites both the eyes and the palate.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings People

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 large chicken breasts skinless and boneless
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 medium red pepper cored and sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper cored and sliced
4 large scallions chopped
1 large eggs free range
100 g flour
200 g cooked rice

For the Sauce

1 large red chilli deseeded/finely slice
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato puree paste
100 ml water
3 cloves garlic peel/crush

Instructions

Cut the boneless, skinless chicken into strips and season with salt and pepper.
2 large chicken breasts, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
Break the egg into a small dish and gently whisk. Add the flour into a second dish.
1 large eggs, 100 g flour
Place a pan over a high heat and add the oil.
Coat the chicken strips in the egg wash and then into the flour and carefully lower into the hot pan.
Do this in batches to prevent sticking and splashes.
Shallow fry for a few minutes on each side until lovely and golden brown.
Add the red and green peppers and continue to fry for a few minutes until they start to soften.
1 medium red pepper, 1 medium yellow bell pepper
Remove the chicken and peppers and put to one side for now.
Using the same pan, add the soy sauce, chili, garlic, tomato paste/puree and the water.
1 large red chilli, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp tomato puree, 100 ml water, 3 cloves garlic
Reduce the heat to a simmer stirring constantly until the sauce is reduces in volume and thickens. It should be ;ovely and thick.
Add the chicken and peppers back to the pan and combine well.
Sprinkle with the chopped scallions for that extra bit of colour and texture.
4 large scallions
Serve you Crazy Chili Chicken with rice for a superb main course.
200 g cooked rice

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