Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy honey, chili, soy, garlic, and ginger sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil, and water together until smooth.

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Honey, 30.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 5.0 ml Sesame Oil, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce, 30.0 ml Sriracha, 45.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Place the chicken in a separate bowl. Add the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper, then toss until evenly coated.

    Ingredients used: 680.0 gr Chicken Breast, 32.0 gr Cornstarch, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the coated chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, until browned and its center reaches 74°C, then transfer it to a clean plate.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: plate, skillet, tongs

  4. Step 4

    Reduce the skillet to low heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant without letting them brown.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 12.0 gr Ginger

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Raise to medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until glossy and slightly thickened.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Return the cooked chicken and any collected juices to the skillet. Toss over low heat until evenly glazed and hot throughout.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Remove the skillet from the heat and finish the chicken with the green onion and sesame seeds.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Scallion, 9.0 gr Sesame Seed

    Cookware: skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Use separate clean utensils and plates for cooked chicken, and verify that the thickest pieces reach an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry
  • cross-contamination
  • hot oil
  • sugary sauce that can splatter