Ingredients
1½lbchicken thighsboneless and skinless
1jalapenosliced, optional
½tspsalt
½cupflour
¼cupcornstarch
¼tspground black peppercoarse
oil
¼cupsoy sauce
¼cupsugar
3tbspwater
½tspground ginger
2tbspgarlicminced
Preparation
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Slice the jalapeno into ¼ thick slices.
Heat oil on high heat, to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, mix the salt, flour, cornstarch, and coat the chicken in the mixture.
Add about ¼ of the chicken to the oil at a time, frying in batches.
Once the chicken is fried, add the jalapeños to the oil and fry for 30 seconds.
While the chicken is frying add the rest of the ingredients to a saucepan and bring it to a boil while whisking simultaneously.
Turn off the heat as the mixture boils.
Once all the chicken is fried, toss it with the sauce mixture.
