Pepper Chilli Chicken With Honey Recipe 🌶️🍗
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Pepper Chilli Chicken With Honey recipe! Tender boneless chicken pieces are marinated to perfection, then tossed in a tantalizing blend of spices and sauces, creating a dish that’s both fiery and sweet. Whether you’re craving a quick meal or hosting a dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 500g boneless chicken
- 3 spring onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 green chili
- 2 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup corn flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 red capsicums
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marinate the boneless chicken pieces (1″ cubes) in a mixture of 1 tbsp soya sauce, salt, egg, and 1 tbsp corn flour for 10 minutes. |
| 2 | Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Once hot, fry the marinated chicken until light brown. Drain and set aside. |
| 3 | Grind red chilies with vinegar to form a paste and set aside. |
| 4 | In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add minced garlic, chopped spring onions, and sliced green chili. Stir-fry for a few seconds. |
| 5 | Add soya sauce and mix well. |
| 6 | Stir in ajinomoto, sugar, black pepper powder, and the red chili paste. |
| 7 | Pour in water and stir to combine. |
| 8 | Add the fried chicken pieces to the wok and mix until evenly coated with the sauce. |
| 9 | Dissolve the remaining corn flour in water and add it to the wok. |
| 10 | Drizzle honey over the chicken mixture and stir to incorporate. |
| 11 | Add julienned red capsicums and mix gently. |
| 12 | Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the dish for added flavor and texture. |
| 13 | Serve hot with your choice of rice or noodle dish. Enjoy the spicy-sweet goodness of Pepper Chilli Chicken With Honey! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 430.3
- Fat: 24.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.4g
- Cholesterol: 140.3mg
- Sodium: 617.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.1g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 15.9g
- Protein: 28.6g
Recipe Notes:
- Adjust the amount of green chili and red chili paste according to your spice preference.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the marinated chicken instead of deep frying it.
- Feel free to customize the dish by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms.
- Make sure to toast the sesame seeds lightly before sprinkling them over the chicken for enhanced flavor.
- Serve this dish as a main course with steamed rice or as a flavorful appetizer at your next gathering.
