Christmas Spiced Chicken Bites
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Perfect as a festive nibble with a drink. Coat our gluten-free, breaded chicken fillet chunks in a sticky sauce made with honey, chilli, cloves, allspice, and citrus.
Servings: This recipe makes approximately 6-8 servings depending on portion size.
Ingredients:
- (40522) Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Chunks - 1x2kg
- (43318) Honey-Squeezy Jar - 4 tablespoons
- (75872) Chillies-Crushed - 1 teaspoon
- (83950) Cloves-Whole - 4 cloves
- (20695) Mixed Spice-Ground - 1 teaspoon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the (43318) Honey, (75872) Crushed Chillies, (83950) Cloves, and (20695) Mixed Spice with the juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cloves before using the sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Meanwhile, cook the (40522) Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Chunks according to the package instructions until golden and crispy.
- Coat the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, place the chunks in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sticky sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the spiced chicken bites to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs or citrus zest if desired, and serve immediately as a festive nibble with drinks.
Tips:
- If you prefer a milder spice level, reduce the amount of (75872) Crushed Chillies.
- For a deeper flavor, let the sauce sit for an hour before reheating and coating the chicken.
