Chicken with spicy sauce and honey

Spicy Honey Chicken: A Captivating Recipe for a Quick and Delicious Dinner

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Spicy honey chicken is a recipe that perfectly combines spicy and sweet flavors, offering an unforgettable culinary experience. This simple recipe is ideal for a quick yet elegant dinner, perfect for impressing guests. Here’s how to prepare this delight step by step.

Ingredients:
- 500 g chicken breast
- 100 g flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (Sriracha or other preferred sauce)
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: 1 crushed garlic clove and sesame seeds for garnish

Step 1: Preparing the Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breast into evenly sized pieces (about 2-3 cm). This will allow for even and quick cooking. Season the meat with salt and pepper, being careful not to overdo it with the salt, as soy sauce is already salty.

Step 2: Dredging in Flour
To achieve a crispy crust, place the flour in a plastic bag and add the chicken pieces. Shake the bag well so that each piece is evenly coated with flour. This method is not only less messy but also helps save cleaning time.

Step 3: Frying the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the floured chicken pieces and fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, allowing for even cooking.

Step 4: Preparing the Sauce
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, and hot sauce. You can adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preferences. If you like a more flavorful sauce, add a crushed garlic clove for extra taste.

Step 5: Mixing and Serving
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the meat in the skillet. Stir well so that each piece is evenly coated. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce becomes sticky and the meat is well covered.

Step 6: Garnishing and Serving
For an attractive presentation, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving. Spicy honey chicken pairs perfectly with basmati rice or steamed vegetables, but can also be served in hamburger buns for a delicious lunch.

Practical Tips:
- If you want a healthier version, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it. Place the chicken pieces on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Experiment with different types of hot sauces, such as sweet chili sauce or spicy pepper sauce, to achieve a different flavor.
- Add crunchy vegetables like carrots or bell peppers to the skillet to turn the recipe into a complete dish.

This is spicy honey chicken, a quick and simple recipe perfect for any occasion. Enjoy every bite and relish the delicious combination of flavors!

The chicken breast is cut into portions, lightly salted, and rolled in flour. I used the bag method. The meat is placed in hot oil over high heat until browned, then reduced to low heat until the meat is cooked through. The meat is removed onto absorbent paper. The remaining frying oil is drained, and a tablespoon of oil is heated again. Grated ginger is added and continuously stirred to avoid burning for about 1 minute. Honey is added and cooked for another minute while stirring continuously. When it bubbles, cornstarch is added in a rain and mixed well to avoid lumps. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. The onion is sliced julienne, added to the sauce, and allowed to cook until softened. The meat is placed over the mixture in the pan/wok/pot and cooked over medium heat for about 2 minutes. The dish is served warm. The Spicy Honey Chicken recipe was proposed by droopina on the recipe forum.

 Ingredients: 1-2 pieces of ginger chicken breast (a piece of 2-3 cm) 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon starch 70 ml water 1 tablespoon spicy Chinese sauce 70 ml lemon juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 6 small onions 1 tablespoon flour salt