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Step 1
Marinate chicken - Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add all marinade ingredints. I like to start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the egg, rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Combine well. Pro tip - If possible, marinate the chicken for 15 to 30 minutes up to 3 hours.
Step 2
Sauce - In another bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and set aside. Pro tip - Cornstarch tends to settle at the bottom of the pan so you will need to stir it again before adding it to the pan later.
Step 3
Crispy chicken - In a wok or cast-iron skillet, on medium-high heat, add 2 tbs cooking oil (do not use olive oil).
Step 4
Add chicken pieces, one at a time, making sure they are apart. Do this in batches so you don't crowd the pan.Pro tip - Crowding the pan will lower the heat and steam rather than sear the chicken giving a crisp coating.
Step 5
Cook on one side for a minute until lightly golden. Then, turn over and cook the other side. Remove the chicken and keep warm.Pro tip - Don't make haste, keep the heat on medium-high. The high heat will give a nice color and crispy coating as well.
Step 6
To the same skillet, reduce the heat and add the remaining oil. Saute the ginger, garlic, and chilly flakes.
Step 7
Add the sauce - cook for 30 seconds. Then, add the chicken pieces and coat the chicken with the sauce. If necessary, add a few tablespoons of water to loosen things up.Pro tip - Keep the heat to medium-low otherwise all the sauce will evaporate.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Garnish with more chilly flakes (or sesame seeds).