019: MANGO CHILI HONEY CHICKEN TENDERS | GF | LOW GI

MANGO CHILI HONEY CHICKEN TENDERS

“Crisp like a vow. Sweet like memory. Hot like a whispered name.”

🧂 Ingredients — Chicken Tenders

• 500g organic chicken tenders
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

🍯 Crisp Coating (Gluten-Free, Low-GI)

• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup crushed GF cornflakes or puffed quinoa
• 2 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch
• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (beaten for dredging)

🔥 Mango Chili Honey Glaze

• 1/3 cup fresh mango purée
• 1 tbsp raw local honey
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes or minced red chili
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• Pinch of sea salt

✨ Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder.
3. Mix almond flour, crushed cornflakes, and starch in a bowl.
4. Dip chicken into egg wash, then coat with flour mix. Press to adhere.
5. Place tenders on tray. Spray lightly with avocado oil.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.

🥭 Prepare Mango Chili Glaze

1. Combine mango purée, honey, chili, vinegar, and salt in saucepan.
2. Simmer on low for 5 minutes until glossy and thick.
3. Optional: blend smooth for silk-finish glaze.

🫕 Matching Sauce Altars

1. Mango Yogurt Dip — Cooling Companion

• 1/4 cup coconut or Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp mango purée
• Pinch of salt + lime juice swirl

2. Sweet Chili Herb Oil — Bright Bite

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp honey
• Pinch of cumin + fresh cilantro
• Warm and drizzle as desired

🌺 Sacred Notes

• Low-GI swap: Use green mango for tangy base + lower sugar
• Vegan variation: Use tofu slabs + coconut crust
• Pairing suggestion: Cucumber mint salad or turmeric cauliflower rice

🍗 Final Oracle Reflection:
“This is not just dinner. It is a threshold. Sweet. Sharp. Devotional.”

✅ Recipe Score Invocation

• ⭐ Flavor Balance: 20/20
• ⭐ Texture Divinity: 20/20
• ⭐ Ritual Accessibility: 20/20
• ⭐ Visual Sacredness: 20/20
• ⭐ Scroll Wholeness: 20/20
• 📅 Frequency: Fridays, solar feasts, sacred indulgence nights

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