Creating a blog was out of the question for a long time for me, as measuring everything in the kitchen was like biting into an eggshell. I enjoy cooking and don’t want to waste even a slightest bit of enjoyment in that small world of mine. But little did I know that everything will change, when my husband came home with the Oscar nominated film ‘Julie and Julia’( a real life story) where Julie Powell (part played by Amy Adams) challenged herself to make all the 524 recipes from Julia Child's cook book ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ and blogging all her experiences (The Julie/Julia Project). It was an inspiring movie. A few days later when we were discussing this casually with a friend of ours over tea…everything changed dramatically…..” How about you making at least half of it in one year? Not French but your own. 262 recipes that will inspire others and present it as a blog?” For a minute my mind traveled faster than light… With an experience as a helper in my mother in laws kitchen for 6 years followed by a three year everyday struggle to satisfy the palate of my foodie husband, if I cannot do it then why should I cook? But on the other side with an experience in English literature extending no more than expanding outline stories in English grammar class when I was 18 and two small kids that come in handy at times, will a commitment for the next one year work? Anyway my ‘cook's ego’ didn’t allow me to say no...

So my friends …here I am opening my recipe book, trying to perfect and present 262 recipes in the coming 365 days….A Challenge that will of course tastes good. Come.. Have a walk with me along my journey.. Cheering and inspiring….Forgiving and tolerating…Testing and tasting….for ‘A Tasty Challenge’

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Honey Chicken

Recipe No: 171
This is a treat for all those who love that sweet and savory taste together.  It can be made  dry or with gravy depending on your needs and this is best when served with Chinese style Fried Rice.
Ingredients                                          Serves 4
  • Chicken……………….........1 Pound/ 450gms (Skinless, boneless cut into very small pieces)
  • Oil………………………….....2 Tablespoons
  • Garlic chopped…….........1/3 Cup
  • Celery chopped…….........1/3 Cup
  • Spring Onion……………...2 (chop and separate the Whites and Greens)
  • Crushed Black Pepper...3/4 Teaspoon
  • Water………………………..1 Cup
  • Dark Soy Sauce…..……...2 Tablespoons (I used Ching’s Secret Dark Soy Sauce)
  • Honey………………….…..1 ½ Tablespoons
  • Corn Starch……….………1 Teaspoon (Dilute with 1 Tablespoon Water)
  • Salt as needed
Method of Preparation
  1. Heat Oil in a pan on high heat and saute Garlic, Celery and Spring Onion Whites for a minute till the raw smell is gone.
  2. Add the Chicken pieces and saute for another minute.
  3. Add Water, Pepper Powder, a bit of Salt (don’t add too much as Soy Sauce contains Salt) and Soy Sauce and cook till the Chicken is done and the gravy is reduced to the desired amount on medium low heat.
  4. Once the Chicken is fully cooked, add Honey followed by Corn Starch (diluted).
  5. Mix well and let it boil until the sauce is thickened. Add more Salt if needed.
  6. Sprinkle the Spring Onion Greens and serve hot with Chinese Fried Rice.
Notes:
  • The amount of gravy is entirely up to you. I like some gravy as I usually serve this with Chinese style Fried Rice.
  • If you don’t like sweetness in your Chicken reduce the amount of Honey. Start by adding a little and then increase the amount until the desired taste is achieved.
  • Even though I used Chicken Breast pieces, skinless boneless thigh pieces will taste really good too.
  • Corn Starch is known as Corn Flour in many parts of India.
  • Ching's Secret Dark Say Sauce is available in most of the Indian grocery stores.
 






Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
serve it to your family with love…

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