Salted Egg Chicken
Ingredients:
- 250 g Chicken breast
- 100 g Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 Salted egg
- 5 Shallots
- 5 Cloves garlic
- 10 Red chilies
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
Steps:
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into small pieces.
- Coat the Chicken: Mix the chicken pieces with the egg, then coat them with flour.
- Fry the Chicken: Deep fry the chicken pieces until golden brown. Set aside and let them cool.
- Prepare the Salted Egg Sauce: Mash the salted egg with a small amount of water until smooth (you can use a blender for this step).
- Blend the Aromatics: Blend the shallots and garlic until fine.
- Chop the Chilies: Slice the red chilies into small pieces.
- Cook the Aromatics: Heat butter in a pan, add the blended shallots and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the Chilies: Add the chopped red chilies and continue to sauté until fragrant.
- Season the Sauce: Add the sugar and salt to the pan, adjusting to taste.
- Combine with Salted Egg: Stir in the mashed salted egg and mix well.
- Incorporate the Chicken: Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan, stirring to coat them evenly with the salted egg sauce.
- Final Touch: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the salted egg chicken to a serving dish and enjoy your delicious creation.
Tips:
- Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken pieces.
- Adjust the amount of red chilies to your preferred level of spiciness.
- The sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken well. If it’s too thin, let it cook a bit longer to reduce.
This delectable Salted Egg Chicken combines tender, crispy chicken pieces with a rich and savory salted egg sauce, enhanced by the aromatic blend of shallots, garlic, and spicy red chilies. Perfect as a main dish or a standout appetizer, this recipe will surely impress your family and friends with its delightful flavors and textures.
