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Sweet Spicy Sauce for Chicken
A homemade sauce made with Moroccan red chilies, garlic, white vinegar, sugar and corn starch. Both spicy and slightly sweet, it pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted chicken. Simple, quick and additive‑free, it keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator.
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Critical Success Points
- • Initial cooking (step 3): you must reach a boil to extract the flavors.
- • Thicken the sauce (step 6): add the starch gradually to avoid lumps and do not overcook.
Safety Warnings
- • The chilies release very irritating vapors: ventilate the kitchen and wear gloves.
- • Handle the hot saucepan with care to avoid burns.
- • Do not inhale the steam directly.
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