Pan Fried Chicken Drumstick with Garlic (脆皮蒜油鸡)

Ingredients

3 boneless chicken drumstick

4 cloves garlic - chopped

2 stalk green onion - cut into small pieces

2 red chillies - cut into small pieces

1 tbsp sesame oil

cooking oil

some flour for coating

salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice wine.

Method

1. Marinate chicken drumsticks with some salt and pepper for 30 minutes or more.   Lightly coat the chicken with some flour before frying.
2. Heat up 1 tsp cooking oil in a non-stick cooking pan on medium heat.  Pan fry the drumsticks skin side down for 3 -4 minutes till skin is crispy and golden brown.  Turn over and fry the other side for another 3 -4 minutes or until cooked.  Transfer to a serving plate and set aside.
3. Add sesame oil to the pan.  Fry the garlic till fragrant.  Add green onion and chillies and fry for another 1 - 2 minutes.
4. Drizzle soy sauce and fry to mix well.  Add a little cornstarch solution to slightly thicken the sauce.
5. Pour sauce over the fried chicken drumsticks and serve with some sliced cucumbers.