And just like that, we’ve reached the final episode of our rice series! 

If you’re tired of serving your rice with the same old regular stew, this chicken sauce is another wonderfully easy way to switch things up. Tender, golden-fried chicken pieces, crunchy colourful vegetables, and a rich, savoury sauce come together to make an absolute dream pairing for white rice.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Sauce Recipe

• The Ultimate Finale: A savory, restaurant-style stir-fry sauce that elevates simple white rice into something special.
• Gorgeous Textures: The combination of crispy chicken and crisp-tender vegetables offers an amazing bite.
• Quick & Approachable: Uses accessible ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Chicken

• Chicken, chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
• Seasoning cube or powder
• Curry powder and dried thyme
• Corn flour (for that lovely coating)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Sauce

• Carrots, chopped
• Bell peppers, chopped
• Fresh pepper, chopped (to taste)
• Onion, chopped
• Dark soy sauce
• Corn flour (for thickening)
• Water
• Salt and seasoning, to taste

Step-by-Step Method: How to Make Chicken Sauce

1. Season the Chicken

Cut your chicken into small, uniform pieces. Add your seasoning, curry powder, thyme, and a dusting of corn flour. Mix everything together thoroughly until the chicken is well-coated, then leave it to marinate briefly so the flavors soak in.

2. Fry the Chicken

Heat some vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the crispy chicken from the pan and set it aside.

3. Fry the Vegetables

Using the same pan (keeping that wonderful flavor), add your chopped onions and fry briefly until fragrant. Next, add your carrots, bell peppers, and fresh pepper, then stir-fry until the vegetables are cooked down just to your preferred texture.

4. Prepare the Sauce Mixture

In a separate small bowl, whisk together your dark soy sauce, corn flour, and water until the corn flour dissolves completely with no lumps left behind.

5. Bring Everything Together

Pour your soy-corn flour mixture straight into the pan with the vegetables and stir well. Allow the sauce to cook and thicken up nicely, then add your fried chicken back into the pan. Mix everything together so every piece of chicken is coated in that glossy, savoury sauce. Adjust the thickness with a splash more water if needed, and your chicken sauce is ready to serve!

Serving Suggestions & Pro Tips

• Serving Suggestion: Serve hot with freshly cooked white rice. You can also enjoy this versatile chicken sauce with spaghetti, noodles, or any side that begs for a savoury sauce.
• Recipe Tip: Add your corn flour mixture gradually if you prefer a lighter, silkier sauce rather than a heavy glaze. Also, avoid overcooking your vegetables if you want them to retain a lovely, fresh crunch!

And with that, our rice series comes to a close, thank you for cooking along with me! 

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