Description
Savor the delightful Honey Chicken that brings Chinese-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce promise a memorable meal that satisfies cravings and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (500g) boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Salt and sugar, to taste
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup water, ice cold
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese cooking wine (or dry sherry wine)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 4 teaspoons of water
- Oil, for deep frying
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnishing
Instructions
- Submerge chicken cubes in a flavorful marinade, allowing the spices to penetrate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Create a silky frying batter by gently whisking egg white and blending dry ingredients until achieving a smooth consistency. Chill the batter over an ice bath to maintain temperature.
- Thoroughly coat each marinated chicken piece in the chilled batter, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to help batter adhere.
- Prepare honey sauce by whisking ingredients until well integrated, creating a glossy, harmonious mixture.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok until shimmering at high temperature (around 375°F). Carefully fry chicken pieces in small batches, turning occasionally to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer crispy chicken to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain completely.
- In the same wok, retain 2 tablespoons of residual oil. Sauté minced garlic until aromatic and translucent.
- Pour prepared honey sauce into the wok, stirring continuously until sauce thickens and develops a glossy sheen.
- Gently fold fried chicken into the heated sauce, ensuring each piece is luxuriously coated.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken for added texture and visual appeal. Serve piping hot for maximum crispiness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in advance to enhance flavor absorption and tenderize the meat thoroughly.
- Keep batter chilled by placing the bowl over ice, ensuring a crispy, light coating when frying.
- Fry chicken in small batches to maintain high oil temperature, preventing soggy or greasy texture.
- Gluten-free option: Replace wheat flour with rice flour or cornstarch for a crispy alternative.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg