Sweet Spicy Sauce for Chicken

Sweet Spicy Sauce for Chicken is a easy Moroccan recipe that serves 4. 80 calories per serving. Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min

Cost: $6.85 total, $1.71 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g Moroccan red chilies (Deseed and coarsely chop)
  • 4 Garlic cloves (Peeled)
  • 250 ml White vinegar
  • 200 ml Water
  • 100 g White sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Corn starch (Diluted in 2 tbsp cold water)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chilies

    Wash the chilies, remove the seeds if you want less heat, then coarsely chop into pieces.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Peel the garlic

    Peel the 4 garlic cloves and coarsely chop them.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Initial cooking

    In a saucepan, place the chilies, garlic, white vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 90°C

  4. Season

    Add the white sugar and salt. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 80°C

  5. Prepare the starch paste

    Mix the corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until a smooth paste forms.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Thicken the sauce

    Pour the starch paste in two portions into the saucepan while whisking constantly. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the spoon.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 80°C

  7. Cool and jar

    Remove the saucepan from the heat, let cool for 5 minutes, then pour the sauce into sterilized jars. Seal tightly and let cool completely before placing in the refrigerator.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
80
Protein
0 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Sweet Spicy Sauce for Chicken

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

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.

EasyMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
19m
Prep
20m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
49m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.85
Total cost
$1.71
Per serving

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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