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Crispy Gluten-Free Hoisin Chicken

Crispy, double-fried gluten-free hoisin chicken tossed in a thick, savory-sweet sauce and served over rice. Better than takeout and completely gluten free.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-inspired
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ¼ cup gluten-free flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup water
For Frying
  • Avocado oil (or other high-heat oil), enough for deep frying
Hoisin Sauce
  • ⅓ cup gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, or liquid aminos
  • ⅓ cup gluten-free hoisin sauce
  • 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh minced ginger or ginger paste/powder
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp sugar, honey, or preferred sweetener
  • ½ cup water
For Serving
  • Cooked rice

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add water and mix until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat well. Set aside while you prepare the oil and sauce.
Heat the Oil
  1. Fill a wok or deep pan halfway with avocado oil.
  2. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine gluten-free soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, sweetener, and water. Stir well and set aside.
First Fry
  1. Fry chicken in batches (don’t overcrowd) for 4–5 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through.
  2. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Second Fry (for extra crispiness)
  4. Fry the chicken a second time for 2–3 minutes, until deeply golden and very crispy.
  5. Drain again on paper towels.
Thicken the Sauce
  1. Pour the sauce mixture into a large pan and bring to a boil.
  2. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens to a glossy consistency.
Combine
  1. Add the crispy chicken to the thickened sauce and toss until every piece is coated.
Serve
  1. Serve hot over rice. Spoon extra sauce on top if you’re feeling generous (highly recommended).

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal

Notes

  • Gluten Free Sami Tips
    Double frying = restaurant-level crunch ✨
    This also works great with cauliflower for a GF veggie version
    Leftovers stay crispy if reheated in the air fryer

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