16 Chinese Crispy Chicken Gravy Recipe Savor The Mouthwatering Goodness!

Ingredients You'll Need

For the Chicken:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• Oil for frying

For the Gravy:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Chinese five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the beaten egg and mix until well combined.
2. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. In a separate saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, chicken broth, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
4. Once the sauce has thickened, add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss until well coated.
5. Serve the Chinese crispy chicken with gravy over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Tips for Success

• Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. You can test this by dropping a small piece of chicken into the oil - if it sizzles and starts to fry immediately, the oil is ready.
• Cornstarch is the secret ingredient for creating that crispy coating on the chicken. Don't skip it!
• Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
• For an even crispier texture, you can double coat the chicken by dipping it in the egg mixture and then in the flour mixture again before frying.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop to maintain crispiness.

Conclusion

With the combination of crispy fried chicken and flavorful gravy, this Chinese crispy chicken gravy recipe is sure to become a new favorite. The key to success is in the seasoning and the cornstarch coating, so make sure to follow the instructions closely. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and delicious meal. We hope you enjoy this dish as much as we do!