HONEY CHILI CRISP CHICKEN BOWL
Servings: 2–3 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20–25 min
This bowl is bold, glossy, and deeply comforting. Juicy chicken is marinated with Kashmiri red chili powder for that signature deep red color, air-fried until crisp at the edges, then glazed in honey and Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp. Sweet, spicy, and perfectly balanced in every bite.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CHICKEN
1½ lb boneless chicken thighs (preferred) or chicken breast
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
1 tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp (with bits)
FOR COOKING & GLAZING
1½–2 tbsp Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp (oil + crunchy bits)
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp soy sauce or tamari (optional)
FOR THE CUCUMBER–PINEAPPLE SALSA
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup finely diced pineapple
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Squeeze of lime
FOR SERVING
Steamed white rice
Extra Yo Amma chili crisp for spooning
Fresh cilantro
HOW TO MAKE IT
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine chicken with Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, salt, yogurt, and Yo Amma chili crisp. Mix until evenly coated and rest for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour if time allows.
Cook the Chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Arrange chicken in a single layer and air fry for 14–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through and lightly charred.
(Stovetop option: Sear in a wide pan over medium-high heat using chili crisp oil until golden and cooked through.)
Glaze
Transfer the cooked chicken to a pan over medium heat. Add Yo Amma chili crisp and honey (and soy sauce if using). Toss gently for 1–2 minutes, just until glossy and coated — not swimming in sauce.
Make the Salsa
Toss cucumber, pineapple, red onion, cilantro, salt to taste, and lime juice. Keep fresh and crunchy.
Assemble the Bowl
Spoon rice into bowls. Add the honey chili crisp chicken, letting some of the sauce soak into the rice. Top generously with the cucumber–pineapple salsa. Finish with cilantro and an extra spoon of Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp if you like more heat.
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