Sweet and Spicy Honey Bourbon Chicken - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

Someone please tell me that I am not the only one who isn’t at ease in the online world of social sites. I am working on getting better but it’s a process and they're ever changing platforms.

So let me tell you about this chicken. Everyone in my family is a huge fan of Chinese food. I say Chinese but my exposure to more culture has led me to realize that what I am really referring to is American Chinese food which doesn’t remotely resemble what the Chinese actually eat, but you know what I mean.

My mom has always called general tso’s chicken and orange chicken “doughnut chicken” because, let’s face it, it is meat dipped in batter, fried in fat, and then coated with sugar. Sounds like a doughnut version of chicken to me. I think it is necessary to eat this terrible stuff every once in a while though. Besides, if you serve it with plenty of veggies and some steamed brown rice it helps balance it right? Totally healthy.

We can pretend that last statement is true or at least overlook the fact that it’s not long enough to enjoy some of this. It is so worth it. If you occasionally indulge in some weekend takeout then I suggest you skip it this weekend and make it at home.

I made this honey bourbon sauce that is somewhere between orange and general tso’s sauce and I have to tell you, it was a huge hit. I think everyone is sad it’s gone. Just do it and you’ll thank me later.

Sweet and Spicy Honey Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken Slurry:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast chicken
2 eggs
1/2 cup cornstarch
Honey Bourbon Sauce:
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup soy sauce (gluten free if necessary)
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

1. Combine cornstarch and eggs in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Add chicken and stir to coat. Place in refrigerator while you make the sauce.
   Whisk cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl and set aside. Saute garlic and ginger with sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. 2. Add remaining ingredients and continue stirring until the sauce is starting to thicken, about 5 minutes. Pour in water/cornstarch while stirring and stir until thick. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
2. Heat 2 inches of oil in a dutch oven or wok to 350 degrees F (180 C). Remove chicken slurry from fridge and drop a few pieces at a time into hot oil. Fry on each side for about 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain. Continue until all chicken is cooked.
3. Toss chicken in warm sauce and serve, if desired, with steamed rice and veggies.

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Comments

[katherinalive]

wow, this is a terrific meal, I'm sure it's very tasty, I'll try to cook, thanks!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting @katherinalive

[introvert-dime]

The images looks so good... Yummy!

[gringalicious]

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[meonline]

Super - Duper post!
Love to see another food enthusiast!

I myself doing cooking with step by step pictures, here is some of my work (I like building a FOOD community!):

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Hope you try it out!
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Cheers,
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[meonline]

Cool blog!

[yummyrum]

I love chicken, yummy!

[gringalicious]

so glad you liked it @yummyrum

[slimanepro]

Beautiful .. Interesting recipe
It looks good from the pictures .. it is worth to try it
Great post

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting and for your continued support @slimanepro

[wang-peilin]

very delicious

[gringalicious]

thanks

[noboxes]

I love this kind of food, crispy chicken, what's not to love. Awesome photos!!

[gringalicious]

That's so sweet @noboxes!

[mamaloves]

Gorgeous food photography, thanks so much for sharing

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for all of your support @mamaloves

[freerunner]

I love this dish!!

[gringalicious]

I know this very well, brother @freerunner, thanks!

[ragemaster]

This is a great recipe, can't wait to try it!

[gringalicious]

I'm thrilled you think so @ragemaster

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[skiesandsports]

That looks SOOO good! How would you suggest to reduce the spicyness? Cut out the chilli garlic sauce maybe? Also you're definitely not alone in the unease with social media. I suck at literally every social media site ever. In fact I'm staggered I've kept up with Steemit so much, and I think that's only because I look at it a little like a job or a commitment, there's certain things I've told myself I have to share each week or each day in the case of my Wedding Photo of the Day posts. I imagine that commitment is what keeps food bloggers going all the time! You do awesome at it! In terms of the other social media platforms I'm basically totally off grid now, my wife handles our business pages for Insta and FB but I'm not even sure how much they do nowadays! Honestly organic Google traffic to our website has always been our most reliable source of visitors!

[gringalicious]

In regards to spicyness, don't add spice. the whole social media thing, I still haven't figured it out. Outstanding commenting @skiesandsports, thanks so much

[skiesandsports]

You're welcome! I more meant would it be possible to take out or substitute something to make it a bit more mild?

[gomovies]

It looks freaking testy :D

[akkha]

This is truly mouthgasmic ! Awesome my friend !!

[gringalicious]

Thank you @akkha!

[elijah-blogs]

that looks very tasty I just recently ate sweet and sour chicken and that would be amazing to eat.

[ibisz69]

Mmm mm... I like chicken.. Beatifull food!! I miss you, will follow your acount :p

[thejotographer]

Dishes like these feel like they are from a movie.. feels nice to know that they are real and possible. And loovely picture btw, makes we feel really hungry. Your color grading is nice. Has a nice natural cinematic feel.. thabks for sharing this

[gringalicious]

Thanks @thejotographer!

[unclehermit]

Chicken with whiskey - now there's a thought.

[gringalicious]

that is a thought, thanks for the inspiration @unclehermit

[isitfunny]

interesting

[gringalicious]

you're going to upvote that, seriously?

[tamsguitar]

AAhhh! would love to try this one. I wish you lived next door. :)

[gringalicious]

who knows, maybe someday @tamsguitar

[universalpro]

This recipe looks really delicious and yummy

[gringalicious]

thanks so much @universalpro

[universalpro]

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[l82matthew182]

delicious but i prefer sweet and sour fish xD

[gringalicious]

that sounds great, good to know

[aaquilk10]

Those pictures trigger my appetite. Really delicious looking...nom nom

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting

[expertroyal]

😋😋😋😋 testy food...

[gringalicious]

thanks

[top5everywhere]

@gringalicious your dishes are really spicy and delicious, i always check your new recipes thank you for sharing your great recipes.

[gringalicious]

Thanks for reading @top5everywhere

[jon007]

wow that juicy look of the food. Its remind me the sweet and sour chicken rice bowl which i love most. I will must try this yummy food. Thanks dear.

[gringalicious]

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[fajarabbasi]

Woah that looks delicious 💞💞
Where did you learn to cook these amazing dishes?

[gringalicious]

I learned from family, friends, and the world wide web. But mostly from experience, Thanks @fajarabbasi!

[fajarabbasi]

Thats great

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[maryahoc]

Wow it's delicious and yummy as always thank you gringalicious for sharing the recipe

[gringalicious]

I'm always glad to share @maryhoc!

[maryahoc]

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[blazingstar]

Thank you for this awesome recipe.Those photos are so good making my mouth water.I will definitely be trying out this recipe.

[gringalicious]

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[rayhanu1]

me to love chines food........

[gringalicious]

Thank you very much @rayhanu1!

[omjacknews]

thank you looks delicious I will try it trimakasih @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

I hope you enjoy it @omjacknews!

[omjacknews]

yeah thkns @gringalicious

[mmasim]

Just woke up and saw your post. Brought water into my mouth. Wana eat some.

[gringalicious]

I appreciate your reply @mmasim!

[nanycousinmata]

It looks amazing, I love all your recipes

[gringalicious]

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[princeparvej]

delicious food

[gringalicious]

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[tesscooks4u]

I'm up late. You caught me. Now I'm hungry. This is not right! LOL! YUM!

[gringalicious]

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[kil]

Delicious. Thanks for sharing

[gringalicious]

Thanks @kil

[kil]

Your welcome gringalicuous

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[gringalicious]

Thanks

[umar97]

really beautiful, and make me hungry, can I taste it

[gringalicious]

I'm glad you like it @umar97

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[greenwhell79]

amazing food tnx for upvote

[gee1]

Yummmy! This looks great and it got me craving. Thanks for the recipe as well.

[gringalicious]

You're very welcome @gee1!

[carkia]

The food looks sweet,good job.It's always a delight reading your post and your pics are always on point.

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @carkia!

[rkaitra]

This nice photography i appreciate your food thanks for sharing.. Best of luck..

[gringalicious]

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[technicalwealth]

Damn....you just made me hungry.
Well done @gringalicious

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[amethystrosee]

I'm going to have to try this one out!

[gringalicious]

I hope you enjoy it @amethystrosee!

[fangsofdevil]

Will try today and keep you posted..

[gringalicious]

I hope you really enjoy @fangsofdevil!

[asridsyaref]

its look delicios and I love spicy food..I will try it at home..thanks for the recipe..and nice foto too...

[gringalicious]

Thanks @asridsyaref

[pankajwahane]

phenomenal!

[gringalicious]

Thanks @pankajwahane !