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Choo Choo Chicken Recipe

This Choo Choo Chicken recipe is an irresistible combination of sweet and savory Asian flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender pieces of chicken are coated in a sticky, mouth-watering sauce that is both sweet and spicy, making it perfect for those who love a little bit of heat. Served with your favourite rice or noodles, this dish is an absolute must-try!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 TBS cold water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 bottle sweet chili sauce
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Spring onions for garnish

Wet Batter:

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 TBS vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken into 1 inch chunks
  2. Place in the chicken in a bowl and add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and cold water.
  3. Toss and set aside for 20 mins.
  4. In another bowl, mix all of the ingredients for the wet batter together.
  5. Add in the chicken and toss to coat well.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan
  7. Add the chicken in small batches using a fork or chopsticks to avoid sticking
  8. Fry the chicken for one minute then remove.
  9. Repeat until all chicken is fried.
  10. Add the chicken back into the oil and continue frying until it’s completely cooked through.
  11. Remove and drain on a wired rack.
  12. In a separate wok, heat the sesame oil.
  13. Thinly slice the bell peppers and onions.
  14. Add them into the wok and sauté for 4 minutes.
  15. Add in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  16. Pour in the sweet chili sauce
  17. Once the sauce is hot, add in the chicken.
  18. Carefully toss the chicken to coat it in the sauce.
  19. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve.
  20. Enjoy!