Crispy Chicken with Savory Salted Egg Sauce

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• Chicken fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Crispy flour mix (for coating)

For the Salted Egg Sauce:

• 1-2 salted egg yolks, mashed
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
• 4 red chilies, sliced
• Butter, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Mushroom broth powder (e.g., Totole), to taste
• Water, as needed
• Cooking oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken fillets with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to marinate for about 30 minutes.

2. Coat the Chicken:

   • Set up a dredging station with two types of flour: one for wet coating and one for dry coating.
   • Dip each piece of marinated chicken into the dry flour first, then into the wet flour, and finally back into the dry flour. This will create a crispy coating once fried.

3. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels.

4. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté the sliced garlic and shallots until they become aromatic.
   • Add the chopped green onions and sliced red chilies to the pan. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender.
   • Incorporate the mashed salted egg yolks into the mixture, stirring well to combine.
   • Add a small amount of butter and a little water to the pan, adjusting the consistency of the sauce as needed.
   • Season with salt and mushroom broth powder to taste. Stir and cook until the sauce is fragrant and well combined.

5. Combine and Serve:

   • Gently toss the crispy chicken pieces into the salted egg sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
   • Transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving dish.

6. Garnish and Enjoy:

   • Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped green onions or red chilies if desired. Enjoy your crispy chicken in a savory salted egg sauce!

This flavorful dish combines the crispy texture of fried chicken with the rich and savory taste of salted egg sauce, making it a perfect addition to any meal.