Savory Delights: Honey Chili Chicken Recipe

Preparation is Key

Before diving into the cooking process, make sure to have all your ingredients ready and within arm’s reach. With a quick cooking time, you’ll want to be prepared to move swiftly through each step.

A Recipe to Remember

Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 20 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes

Gather Your Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless dark meat chicken, diced and unseasoned
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon green chilies, minced
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• 5 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
• Chopped scallions, julienned radish, and torn cilantro for garnish

Let’s Cook!

1. Coat the Chicken: Toss the chicken in cornstarch to lightly coat the meat.
2. Heat Up the Pan: Heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat, then add canola oil and heat until shimmering.
3. Flash Fry the Chicken: Add the chicken and flash fry for 30 to 60 seconds, or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
4. Aromatics Galore: Add garlic to the pan and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, then add ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds more, and then add green chilies and stir-fry for another 10 to 20 seconds.
5. The Sauce Comes Together: Add sambal oelek, soy sauce, and honey to the pan and stir to combine. Add the cornstarch-water slurry and stir for about 30 seconds or until the sauce is slightly thickened and shiny.
6. Combine the Chicken and Sauce: Add the flash-fried chicken to the sauce and stir-fry for 3 minutes, until cooked through and coated with sauce.
7. The Final Touch: Turn the chicken out of the pan onto a serving platter and scrape remaining sauce on top. Garnish with scallions, radish, and/or cilantro, and serve.

Serve and Enjoy!

This delectable honey chili chicken dish is sure to impress your family and friends. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, it’s a recipe that will quickly become a staple in your culinary repertoire.