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Savory Delights: Honey Chili Chicken Recipe

Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds! This mouth-watering honey chili chicken dish, crafted by Chef Navjot Arora of Old Monk, is a symphony of crunchy, sticky, sweet, and spicy flavors that will leave you craving for more.

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.