Sweet Spicy Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb chicken thighs, chopped into 1-inch pieces.
02 - 1/3 cup of cornstarch.
03 - Frying oil.
04 - 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
05 - 1 tablespoon of minced ginger.
06 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes.
07 - 3 dried red chilies (optional).
08 - 6 tbsp of rice vinegar.
09 - 6 tbsp soy sauce.
10 - 1 tsp of hot sauce.
11 - 1/2 cup of water.
12 - 4 tbsp of brown sugar.
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch.

# Instructions:

01 - Coat chicken well with cornstarch in a big bowl.
02 - In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, hot sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
03 - In a large pan, heat oil and fry chicken until crispy, golden brown. Take them out, leaving one spoonful of oil in the pan.
04 - In leftover oil, gently cook garlic, chili flakes, and ginger on low heat for 30 seconds till you get that nice aroma.
05 - Put chicken back, add sauce, and cook until it thickens—won't take more than a minute. Enjoy with rice.

# Notes:

01 - You can tweak how spicy it is.
02 - Pay attention to the garlic and ginger—they can darken quickly.
03 - Tastes best when eaten right after it's done.

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