PARTY SPECIALS – 1 FIERY CHICKEN BITES

A hectic run up to the New Year meant lots of food and drink being consumed…Some of the food was just so good that being lazy about posting it, would have meant a great dis-service to it… So; without slacking any further, I am dedicating the next few posts to writing about some of these super recipes (some my own and others) – An great party menu ready reckoner in future!!

A fiery start to this segment, I made quick fix starter, that’s tasty and goes well with a variety of sides… A sure shot party hit!

All that goes in: 

100/120 gms of boneless chicken cut into medium sized squares

For the Spicy Sauce:

– 1 tsp of Red Chilli sauce

– 1 tsp Green Chilli Sauce

– 2 tbsp tomato puree (ready puree would do)

– 1 tsp Tomato chilli sauce

– 1/2 tsp of Soy Sauce

– 1/2 tsp salt

– 1/2 tsp cornflour

– 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Prepping the chicken: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and coat the chicken pieces.. Set aside to marinate for around 30 -45 mins.. keep the remaining marinade aside for the gravy..

Making the Chicken: In a frying pan, add a tablespoon of oil.. let it heat up and put in the chicken pieces… on a high flame cook the chicken pieces… turning them over…  as they start to brown and slightly char.. take them off the flame…

De-glaze the pan by adding 1/2 a cup of water and allowing the smoked flavor from the chicken to lend itself to the sauce… add the remaining marinade and allow the mixture to reduce.. add salt if required…

Once the sauce is reduced (just enough to coat the chicken pieces), add the chicken back into the pan… Turn up the heat and toss to ensure the pieces are nicely coated… and you’re ready to serve up this spicy treat!

Serving suggestions: Squeeze some lemon, and serve with a tossed salad/ pickled onion side.