Spicy Baked Ginger Chicken

Firstly I would like to apologize for the lack of updates as I was busy with my other blog projects in my attempt to earn money online which has been quite interesting. I've also not been cooking much lately with my better-half travelling overseas to participate in exhibitions but I did managed to whip up a snack yesterday for some friends who came over my place for a mahjong session.

This Spicy Baked Ginger Chicken recipe is for me a Malaysian version of Buffalo Wings but in this instance I used a whole chicken instead of just wings although you can just use wings if you prefer them. The secret to this recipe is not to be stingy with the sauce during baking but be wary not to make it too wet cause I find it tastier by having it slightly more on the dry side.

Ingredients
1 Whole Chicken - cut into parts
2 tbsp crushed GingerGinger

1/2 cup fresh Lemon Juice
2 tsp Red Chili PowderRed Chili Powder

1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Thyme
Vegetable Oil


Directions:
1. Combine crushed ginger in a covered jar with the lemon juice, red chili powder, oil, salt, pepper and thyme; shake to mix.
2. Let it stand for 1 hour, shaking several times every 15mins.
3. Arrange chicken pieces in shallow baking pan in a single layer.
4. Pour mixture over chicken pieces.
5. Bake chicken at 400 degree for 1 hour.
6. Turn chicken and continue baking at 350 degree for 35 to 45 minutes.
7. Serve immediately as snacks or with steamed rice.



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Curry Mayonnaise Dip

I had to do some travelling these past few days which explains the lack of cooking and posting on my part. I might be going south again sometime late this week for another business trip which I hope will prove fruitful. I did manage to update some of my other blogs while at the hotel but those doesn't require cooking so it was easy.

Today's recipe is a fusion dip I made since I had lots of vegetables left in the fridge. This Curry Mayonnaise Dip was prepared in less than 10mins and was enjoyed while I watched recorded American Idols Season 6 I missed on Fri and Sat. The beauty of this dish is you can add almost any other vegetable ingredients to it and it would still taste superb, so do give it a go.


Ingredients
1 can Mayonnaise
2 tsp Lime Juice
1 tbsp Curry PowderCurry Powder

Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves
- finely chopped


Directions
1] Mix Coriander and mayonnaise well.
2] Combine all other ingredients and stir until mixture is smooth.
3] Serve with vegetables snacks, sandwiches, chips or as salad dressing.

Note: Will stay fresher if refrigerated.



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