🌶️ Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry (Sweet, Savory & Addictive)

✨ Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the chicken:

• 500 g chicken (boneless thighs or wings, chopped)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (for light crisp coating)

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar
• 1 tsp chili paste (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 50 ml water

For stir-fry:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 6–8 red and green chilies (sliced)
• 2 green onions (cut into segments)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare chicken

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Toss with cornstarch until lightly coated.

Step 2: Fry chicken

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy outside.
• Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make the sauce

• In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, chili paste, and water.

Step 4: Stir-fry aromatics

• In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
• Add sliced chilies and cook briefly.

Step 5: Combine

• Return chicken to the pan.
• Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
• Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats evenly.

Step 6: Finish

• Add green onions and toss once more.
• Serve hot.

💡 Pro Tips

• Use chicken thighs → juicier and more flavorful than breast.
• Fry in batches → keeps chicken crispy instead of soggy.
• Control spice by adjusting chili quantity.

🔥 Final Result

Crispy, juicy chicken pieces coated in a glossy garlic-chili sauce with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. The fresh chilies add heat and aroma, making every bite bold and insanely addictive. Perfect with steamed rice.