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Pan-fried Chicken in Watermelon BBQ Sauce| Kitchenstagram

Today I’m bringing you some sticky, sweet and spicy Pan-fried Chicken in Watermelon BBQ Sauce. Watermelon is a summer favourite in our house. Just about everyone loves biting into a juicy slice at a backyard barbecue or picnic, but getting your watermelon fix is not limited to the summer months.

So yes, I used watermelon to make a barbecue sauce. Are you skeptical? I hope not. The watermelon adds a little sweetness and freshness to the BBQ sauce.

In this recipe, chicken is marinated in oyster sauce, soy sauce and of course, my special Homemade Red Chili Sauce . If you don’t have it feel free to use any hot sauce you have in hand. The watermelon and brown sugar provide the fresh and sweet flavours that perfectly balance the salty tang of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and dijon mustard. I’ve also added my Homemade Red Chili Sauce for a spicier kick, but if you like things less spicy, go ahead and reduce the amount. A little sweet, a whole lot spicy (adjust according to your taste buds) and a whole lot delicious! Add our mac & Cheese or steamed rice or Creamy Mashed Potatoes for a perfect dinner pairing.

Ingredients for Pan-fried Chicken in Watermelon BBQ Sauce:

  • Chicken: I have used bone-in chicken, as they are more flavourful. But if you like feel free to use boneless.

  • Watermelon: Blend about 2 cups of watermelon with seeds,ten strain before using in sauce.

  • Balsamic vinegar: Balsamic vinegar adds a tangy sweetness to the BBQ sauce.

  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds great flavour when combined with balsamic vinegar.

  • Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds rich deep caramel sweetness to the sauce that makes it super delicious. But honey is also a good alternative.

  • Red Chili sauce: I’ve used my favourite Homemade Red Chili Sauce, but feel free to use your favourite hot sauce.

  • Dijon Mustard: To balance the sweetness you need a bit of spicy to balance this sauce. You can add more Dijon mustard if you like a spicy BBQ sauce. Regular mustard works too.

  • Soy sauce

  • Oil

  • Garlic

  • Onion

  • Spring onion

  • Sesame seeds

Ingredients

Chicken marination:

  • 250 gm Chicken

  • 1 tbsp Homemade Red Chili Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce

Watermelon BBQ sauce:

  • 2 cups Watermelon, cubed

  • 1 no. Onion, chopped

  • 1 tbsp Garlic, chopped

  • 1 tbsp Homemade Red Chili Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

  • 1 tsp Soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Apple cider Vinegar

  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard

  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp Spring Onion (sliced)

  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Preparation

Chicken Marination:

  • Step 1: In a mixing bowl combine the chicken with Homemade Red Chili Sauce, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes. Keep aside.

Pan-frying the chicken:

  • Step 2: Heat oil in a frying pan and then add the marinated chicken.
  • Step 3: Fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Then remove from the pan and keep aside.

Watermelon BBQ sauce:

  • Step 4: Add the watermelon cubes in a blender jar along with the seeds and blend until smooth. Then strain the watermelon juice and keep aside.
  • Step 5: In the same pan in which the chicken was fried, add chopped onion and fry for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. Then add chopped garlic and fry for 4-5 more minutes.
  • Step 6:  Then add Homemade Red Chili Sauce, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, brown sugar and watermelon juice, stir to combine.
  • Step 7: Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, then add the fried chicken.
  • Step 8: Then turn down the heat to medium and simmer uncover for 25-30 minutes or until the sauce becomes thick and sticky.
  • Step 9: Next add chopped spring onion and sesame seeds, stir to combine.

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