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asian essentials: easy/peasy honey garlic chicken

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

Served this as a late afternoon Sunday brunch for just the four of us. It was a big hit This is a brilliant way to use some of that leftover chicken you had from your last chicken dinner. It is easy to make, and tastes great. Serve with some egg-fried rice and you have the perfect evening meal. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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(1 rating)
yield 2 - 3
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For asian essentials: easy/peasy honey garlic chicken

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 lb
    precooked, shredded or chopped chicken
  • THE SAUCE
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c
    tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
  • 2 Tbsp
    oyster sauce
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp
    clover honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ginger powder
  • 1 - 2 pinch
    red chili flakes, or more to taste
  • 1 dash
    toasted sesame oil
  • THE SLURRY
  • 2 Tbsp
    filtered water
  • 1 - 2 tsp
    cornstarch, or arrowroot powder
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • pineapple chunks

How To Make asian essentials: easy/peasy honey garlic chicken

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a medium-size saucepan, or a skillet with high sides, to make this recipe.
  • 3
    The Chicken Use any part of the chicken you want… Light meat, dark meat, or a combination of both. I am using leftover chicken; however, if you do not have any, just cook up a breast or thigh, and there you go.
  • 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5
    Dice or shred the chicken.
  • 6
    Mix together all of the sauce ingredients.
  • 7
    Add to a saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer.
  • 8
    In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch or arrowroot powder to make a slurry.
  • 9
    Add the slurry to the sauce and simmer while stirring until thickened.
  • 10
    Add the chicken.
  • 11
    Mix until all pieces are coated with the sauce and warmed through.
  • 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    13
    Serve with some nice egg-fried rice, or other sides. Enjoy.
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    14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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