This dish looks like extra-crispy fried chicken breast served over creamy noodles with a sweet-savory glaze (Asian-inspired). Here’s a restaurant-style recipe to match the photo 👇
🍗🔥 Crispy Fried Chicken with Noodles & Sweet Chili Glaze
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
Crispy Coating
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch (key for crunch!)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cold buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (deep enough for frying)
Sweet Chili–Soy Glaze
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Creamy Noodles
- 250 g noodles (egg noodles or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cream or milk
- Salt & pepper
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Chicken
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder.
2. Make Crispy Batter
- Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, pepper.
- Dip chicken into dry mix → buttermilk → dry mix again.
- Press well for extra crunch.
3. Fry
- Heat oil to 170–175°C (340°F).
- Fry chicken 5–6 minutes until deep golden and crispy.
- Drain on rack or paper towel.
4. Make Glaze
- Simmer all glaze ingredients for 2–3 minutes until glossy.
- Brush or drizzle over fried chicken.
5. Creamy Noodles
- Cook noodles until al dente.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic.
- Add cream, salt, pepper.
- Toss noodles until silky.
6. Serve
- Plate noodles.
- Top with crispy chicken.
- Drizzle extra sauce.
- Garnish with green onions & sesame seeds.
⭐ Pro Tips
✔ Cornstarch = shatter-crisp coating
✔ Double dip for thick crunch
✔ Serve immediately for best texture
