Old Monk Chicken, Anyone? Chef Natasha Gandhi’s Irresistible Chicken Recipe Is A Delightful Treat For Rum Lovers

It’s pouring heavily outside and the weather is getting colder and breezier. What better than enjoying the cosy weather sipping on rum paired with savoury chicken preparations? Well, what if we mix the best of both worlds and cook a mouth-watering chicken delicacy with Old Monk? Dubbed Old Monk Chicken, this one-of-a-kind recipe by Chef Natasha Gandhi is interestingly extraordinary.

This Old Monk Chicken Recipe By Chef Natasha Gandhi Is A Must-Try For Rum Lovers

 

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MasterChef India S6 has been one of Chef Natasha Gandhi’s claim to fame moments. The world got to know about her impeccable skills and imaginative recipes after this renowned cooking game show. Her recipes never fail to surprise us and Old Monk chicken is surely something that many of us have never expected before.

Rich in distinct flavours of the iconic Indian dark rum, the balance of Old Monk and spices surely hit the right spot. Pan-seared chicken pieces cooked in a thick gravy infused with rum taste exquisite.

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Are You Ready To Learn The Recipe?

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken wings
• 500g chicken thighs
• 4-5 tbsp honey
• Salt
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (green chilli, red chilli, and black pepper are added too)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 375ml of Old Monk rum
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 10-15 sliced garlic cloves
• 1 slit green chilli
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• Spring onions to garnish
• Sesame seeds to garnish

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Follow these steps:

• Start preparing Old Monk chicken by marinating the meat with honey, ginger-garlic paste, soy sauce, salt, and 1 tbsp sriracha sauce.
• Add Old Monk rum to chicken pieces and mix all ingredients gently. Keep the fresh mixture aside for about 30 minutes.
• Next, transfer the marinated chicken into a pan and cook till the chicken pieces turn golden brown.
• Add a small amount of marinated liquid mixture in between the searing process.
• Take a separate pan or a wok and heat some oil. Saute garlic slices and chillies.
• Next, fry finely chopped onion till the texture turns translucent.
• Follow these steps by adding soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, and 1 tbsp sriracha sauce. Cook all these for a few minutes.
• Once done, pour the leftover Old Monk mixture. Continue cooking till the gravy thickens.
• After the gravy has reduced, add pan-seared chicken pieces to the gravy and toss nicely.
• Lastly, add a flambe of Old Monk rum to the chicken preparation for that much-needed smoky flavour.
• Garnish Old Monk chicken with spring onions and sesame seeds and enjoy.

Will you try Chef Natasha Gandhi’s Old Monk chicken recipe?

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