Ginger Chili Chicken

I've been so busy I haven't been able to cook as much as I'd like to, even as I type I have homework I should address, but there's always tomorrow : )  I've cooked a few things, but nothing blog-worthy, that I haven't already posted.  

I've come to a conclusion about why I love Asian style food so much.  It's usually relatively healthy, doesn't require much salt, really easy to experiment with and quick to make.  

This sweet and spicy chicken came about because I was looking for something spicy to eat and couldn't decide on anything specific, so I pulled some ingredients around the kitchen and took a chance.  I know I rarely put measurements for recipes but its hard considering I'm usually only making one or two portions.  Also I'm usually just guessing the amounts I use, I'm not big on strictly following recipes unless I'm baking which is kind of necessary.  If you're trying any recipes out, just add in small amounts and taste as you go along.

To start I pulled some minced ginger, chili sauce, chili oil, mirin and honey.

I seasoned a couple sliced raw chicken breasts with seasoned salt, Chinese five spice and crushed red pepper.  If you're not big on spice you can omit this because the chili oil and chili sauce are pretty hot on their own.

I sliced some onions, white mushrooms, and snow peas, but you can use whatever you like to stir-fry with.

First saute onions and ginger in the chili oil until softened and browned, add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, but don't overcook, the vegetables will still need time.

Add chili sauce, mirin, and honey to taste, keep in mind that the mirin is a somewhat sweet flavor, but different from honey.

Next I stirred in the veggies and turned the heat to low medium and covered to allow them to cook, just a few minutes unless you want them really soft.  I ended up finishing the dish with a splash of soy sauce (not pictured) to thin the sauce.

This turned out to be exactly what I wanted, the ginger, chili sauce and crushed red pepper required a tall glass of water, and a spoonful of rice LOL. I almost choked, but I liked it.  

Thanks for stopping bye ; )