Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 chop off the knuckles of 8 drumsticks and then cut them into 2 equal pieces each. Keep aside.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a wok heat 2 tbsp oil and add 1 tsp sichuan peppercorns, 7 dried chillies and stir fry for a few seconds.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 add 4 finely chopped cloves of garlic, ½ cm finely chopped ginger and 1 finely chopped spring onion and fry for a few seconds till aromatic.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 then add the chopped chicken drumsticks, mix together and fry for 5 minutes.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 fry until the meat loses its raw colour and turns white.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 next add 2 tbsp dark soy sauce and stir well to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated by the soy sauce.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 fry for 1 minutes and then cover the wok.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 turn the heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir regularly.

step 9

• STEP 9.9 once the meat is tender, turn the heat to high and add 100 ml clear honey and salt to taste.

step 10

• STEP 10.10 stir fry for a minute on high heat. Turn off the heat.

step 11

• STEP 11.11 serve hot garnished with chopped spring onion.