Chicken Recipes

This honey garlic chilli chicken recipe is restaurant style delicious that you can easily cook at home. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside this dish is simply sweet, savory, and very flavorful. Fried chicken is another speciality of KFC. Marinate boneless chicken in honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Dip the marinated chicken in honey garlic sauce to add texture. Stir-fry the chicken with ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds. The dish is ideal for preparation, and besides, you can prepare it for as quick fix as the classic takeout meal! Chilli Chicken Recipes

What is Chilli Chicken?

Chilli chicken is one of the most famous Indo-Chinese starters, perfect in its taste, combining sweetness, spiciness, and the savory flavor. This dish features crispy marinated chicken stir-fried with onions and bell peppers in a tangy, sweet, spicy sauce. You can fry the chili chicken until it’s dry to serve as a starter or cook it with gravy to enjoy with rice. Chilli Chicken Recipes

Probably the best aspect of Chilli Chicken Recipes is that outside portion appears crispy, while the interior portion is soft. Served with a tasty sauce on its skin, this appetizer delights many with its bold flavors, moist texture, and crunch. It embodies all the qualities people desire in a chicken appetizer.

How to prepare Honey Garlic Chicken?

This recipe is straightforward and uses basic ingredients that most households commonly stock. Chilli Chicken Recipes

For this recipe I suggest using boneless skinless chicken thighs because they cook well and are tender and juicy.

For the chicken marinating I mix garlic, ginger, normal Chinese soy sauce, honey and a little of vinegar as my basic sauce. That’s why we coat the chicken with cornstarch and all-purpose flour—to develop a crispy crust on the outside. When frying the chicken, you can use any oil of your desire, I used canola oil since it does not produce a strong flavor.

For the stir fry, it is advisable to use a lot of garlic and a small proportion of ginger. If you prefer a milder flavor, simply reduce the amount of garlic.

Besides the chicken, I include onions and bell peppers in the recipe as this will help to make the dish colorful and have a better texture. The sauce used for the chicken comprises of honey, soy sauce and a little addition of sesame oil to make it sweetish.

Use the best quality honey that is natural and free of additives. Don’t forget, you can also add drizzle of sriracha or chili flakes to the mix if you would like it spicy.

Marinate the Chicken

First of all let’s chop the chicken into thin strips or cubes. Then, add it to a bowl along with all the marinade ingredients to it and mix them up. Stir everything together until the chicken is well coated. This ensures the chicken absorbs all the flavors, enhancing the taste for everyone. Chilli Chicken Recipes

Now if you want to make this spicier add kashmiri chili powder or little chili sauce.

Marshal this chicken for about 20 minutes and then take it aside. You can also chill it over night.

Now is the time to prepare the other ingredients like chopping ginger,gulr and onions into small pieces and cutting the peppers intosquares. Prepare the stir-fry ingredients before frying the chicken. After frying the chicken, add the sauce to create crispy fried chicken.

Fry Chicken

Warmup oil in a shallow pan, so that the oil should be deep enough to drown the food item at least half an inch. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces carefully that are marinated at your end. Fry them for 5-8 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a golden brown crust on each side.

Make sure not to over bake the chicken so that it does not dry up inside. Once done, take out the chicken and placing into a plate with grated papers to drain excess oil.

Okay, this chicken is so good as is. I probably eat more than I should, under the excuse of trying :-). Also, my daughter loves these fried chicken bites.

Air Fry Chicken

Preheat the air fryer to 380F for 3 minutes. Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through.

Prepare the Sauce & Stirfry

In a large bowl mix together all the marinade ingredients The Wok & Sauce Stir Fry

First of all prepare the sauce by combining all the following ingredients together.

I have garnishing and other stir fry ingredients prepared prior to frying the chicken to ensure that the chicken is crispy when added in the stir frying process.

In order to cook the stir-fry, place oil in a wok or large pan, then turn the heat on to high. This ensures the veggies are seared, so they cook well and remain crispy instead of steaming.

After the oil has been heated, the next thing to do is to add chopped ginger and garlic and also a pinch of chili pepper. Fry for roughly one minute stirring constantly until the spices become fragrant. Add onions, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers, and stir-fry the mixture for 1-2 minutes. Next, you should put the white parts of the spring onions to the pan and cook for yet another minute.

Next, add in the mixed sauce and then pour the corn starch diluted with water to thicken the gravy, stirring atthe same time. To make sure that the sauce has thickened, the sauce needs to be cooked for about a minute.

Last but not the least add the fried chicken and stir for a minute or so, mixing well so that the sauce envelops the chicken nicely.

Garnish with the green part of spring onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately!

Tips to Make Perfect Chilli Chicken

Prep Ahead: Have all your ingredients ready before frying the chicken. This helps maintain the chicken’s crispiness when you add it to the stir-fry.

Adjust Spice Levels: Tailor the heat to your taste by modifying the amount of red chili sauce and green chilies. For added spice and vibrant color, consider incorporating Kashmiri Red Chili powder or Schezwan sauce.

Avoid Overcooking: Fry the chicken until it’s golden brown on all sides. Overcooking can make it dry, so aim for a crispy exterior while keeping the interior tender.

Stir-Fry on High Heat: Cook the vegetables on high heat to achieve a quick, flash-cooked result with a pleasant crunch. This method helps preserve their texture and flavor.

Versatile Serving: Serve this Chilli Chicken as a dry appetizer for a crispy treat or turn it into a gravy dish to enjoy with rice, depending on your preference.