Honey Garlic Chicken with Quick Garlic Rice

31Min

4Servings

485Cal

MediumLevel

halal

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Equipment

mixing bowl

frying pan

stove

whisk

mixing spoon

tongs

spatula

mortar and pestle

Ingredients

Honey Garlic Chicken

chicken (raw)

400 g

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

vinegar

1 tbsp

cornflour

1 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 tbsp

egg

1 piece

Honey Garlic Sauce

honey

3 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tbsp

vinegar

1 tbsp

ketchup

1 tbsp

chili flakes

1 tsp

black pepper

0.25 tsp

cornflour

1 tsp

water

3 tbsp

Garlic Rice

garlic (minced)

12 cloves

curry leaves

8 leaves

red chili powder

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

sunflower oil

2 tbsp

cooked rice (cooked)

2 cups

lemon juice

1 tbsp

coriander leaves (chopped)

2 tbsp

Instructions

Marinate the chicken

Combine chicken with salt, pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, cornflour, flour, and egg in a bowl to create a flavorful coating.

10 min

Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes for better flavor absorption

Prepare the sauce

Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, chili flakes, black pepper, cornflour, and water in a separate bowl.

3 min

Whisk thoroughly to ensure the cornflour dissolves completely

Fry the chicken

Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated chicken pieces on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min

Don't overcrowd the pan - fry in batches if needed for even browning

Prepare garlic rice base

Heat oil in a pan and add garlic paste made from crushed garlic, curry leaves, chili powder, and salt.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min

Crush garlic, curry leaves, and spices together for better flavor release

Cook the sauce

Add the prepared sauce mixture to the pan and cook until it becomes glossy and slightly thickened.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min

The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when ready

Coat chicken with sauce

Add the fried chicken pieces to the glossy sauce and toss until completely coated.

2 minMedium heat

Work quickly to ensure even coating without overcooking the chicken

Finish the garlic rice

Add cooked rice to the garlic mixture, then add lemon juice and coriander. Toss on high heat.

3 minHigh heattimer 3 min

Use high heat for the final toss to create a slightly crispy texture

Original recipe

InstagramRecipe by @ayeshafoodartistry

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Freezer: 60 days

Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet on medium heat

Store chicken and rice separately for best texture. Reheat rice with a splash of water to restore moisture.

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