Spicy Honey Chili Cooked with Old Monk's Chicken Breast
Crankin' up the heat with this drool-worthy Honey Chili Chicken! Make sure you've got everything you need at the ready, 'cause this recipe comes together in a snap! If you're hankerin' for another tantalizing dish by Chef Navjot Arora, don't miss out on this Kickin' Pumpkin Naan recipe!
Yield: 3-4 hearty portionsDifficulty: A piece of cake!Total Time: Swift as a fox, clocking in at 20 minutes, 20 minutes active
Gather Your Goodies (13)
- 1 lb unseasoned, boneless, dark meat chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped green chilies
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 5 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water
- Scallions for garnish
- Radishes for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Let's Get Cookin'!
- Coat the chicken in cornstarch.
- Fire up a wok or large sauté pan and add the canola oil until it shimmers. Give the chicken a quick, golden-brown fry (30-60 seconds), then set it aside to drain on paper towels.
- Toss in the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, followed by the ginger (30 more seconds). Add the green chilies and give them a stir, cookin' for 10-20 seconds.
- Dump in the sambal oelek, soy sauce, and honey, mixin' it all up. Add the cornstarch-water slurry and keep it movin' until the sauce is a bit thicker and glossy (about 30 seconds).
- Reunite the golden browned chicken with the sauce and fry it up for 3 minutes, cookin' it through and slathering it with sauce.
- Serve this spicy, sticky-sweet delight on a platter, scrape the remaining sauce on top, and garnish with scallions, julienned radishes, or torn cilantro, if you please! Dig in!
Bonus hint! Don't forget to wash your hands and surfaces after handling raw chicken! This recipe is a blast, but safety is always important!
Wanna raise the heat even more? Top your Honey Chili Chicken with chopped jalapeños, crumbled cheese, or a drizzle of spicy mayo! Tailor this dish to your taste buds, and enjoy!
===Curious about Old Monk's original Honey Chili Chicken recipe? Sadly, the exact recipe wasn't found in the search results. But fear not, I've crafted a similar dish inspired by the scrumptious flavors of honey and chili combined with chicken:
Homemade Honey Chili Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Marinade:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha or hot sauce of choice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Marinade:
- Mix honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Soak the chicken in the marinade for 20-30 minutes, if time allows.
- Prepare the Batter:
- Whisk together the flour, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the batter and shake off the excess.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Fry the coated chicken in heated oil until golden brown and crispy or bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Serve:
- Serve the Honey Chili Chicken with your choice of side dish and enjoy the flavor explosion!
- Navjot Arora's uncategorized recipe, Homemade Honey Chili Chicken, offers a twist on the original Old Monk recipe, featuring a honey and chili-infused chicken dish.
- This nutrition-packed Homemade Honey Chili Chicken recipe includes ingredients like chicken, honey, and soy sauce, providing a balanced blend of sweet and savory flavors.
- Avoiding categorization, Navjot Arora's Homemade Honey Chili Chicken recipe offers a unique take on common chicken dishes, combining the sweetness of honey with the spiciness of chili.
- Monk's Honey Chili Chicken recipe may have remained elusive, but Navjot Arora's Homemade Honey Chili Chicken recipe offers a similar taste sensation, certain to satisfy any spicy food enthusiast.
