Chicken Recipes

SWEET-SPICED CHICKEN

Make sure you allow plenty of time for the chicken wings to marinate, so the flavors develop well, then use a wok or a large frying pan for stir-frying.

INGREDIENTS
1 fresh red chili, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground chilies
1 teaspoon ground ginger
rind of 1 lime, finely grated
12 chicken wings
1/4 cup sunflower oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 1/2 tablespoons honey
lime rind and fresh cilantro sprigs,
to garnish

SERVES 4

1. Mix the fresh chili, ground chilies, ground ginger and lime rind together. Rub the mixture into the chicken skins and let sit for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.

2. Heat a wok or large frying pan and add half of the oil. When the oil is hot, add half the wings and stir-fry for 10 minutes, turning frequently until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining wings.

3. Add the cilantro to the hot wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then return the wings to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.

4. Stir in the soy sauce and honey, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Serve the chicken wings hot with the sauce drizzled over them, garnished with lime rind and cilantro sprigs.