Sweet Chili Sauce

Sweet Chili Sauce

Ingredients:

2 large red jalapeno peppers, chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1/4 cup vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp cornstarch

2 Tbsp water


Directions:

Puree together the jalapenos, garlic, vinegar, sugar, 3/4 cup water, and salt in a blender until smooth as possible. Transfer to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes or until the mixture slightly thickens.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 Tbsp water until smooth. Add to the pepper mixture and simmer for another few minutes or until the mixture is thickened slightly. It's still going to be a little bit runny. The cornstarch is added to help suspend the pepper and garlic bits rather than have them sink to the bottom.

Let cool completely then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Sweet Chili Garlic Popcorn Chicken

 Sweet Chili Garlic Popcorn Chicken

 

Ingredients:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½" thick and cut into small chunks

½ cup flour

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

3 eggs

1 cup panko bread crumbs

½ cup plain bread crumbs

1½ cups Thai sweet chili garlic sauce

Sesame seeds, for topping



Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Put the flour in a shallow bowl and mix in salt and pepper, to taste.

In a second shallow bowl, mix the 3 eggs with a tablespoon of water.

In a third bowl, whisk together the panko bread crumbs and plain bread crumbs.

Pour the sweet chili garlic sauce into a fourth bowl.

Flip the chicken pieces in the flour until lightly coated. Then, dip them in the egg, making sure to coat all over. Allow excess egg to drip off. Press the chicken pieces in the bread crumb mixture and pat the mixture on top, pressing gently to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere all over the chicken pieces. Lastly, dip the chicken in the sauce, shake off excess, and set on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue until all of the chicken has been breaded and coated.

Sprinkle all of the chicken bites with the sesame seeds.

Spray the chicken pieces lightly with cooking spray.

Bake 16-18 minutes, or until crispy, gently tossing half-way through.