Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken features perfectly fried chicken bites coated in a luscious, natural honey glaze. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a satisfying crunch and a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, making it perfect for family meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Batter
- 500g chicken breast bites
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Honey Glaze Sauce
- 1/3 cup natural honey
- 1/4 cup natural soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter and Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Beat the eggs separately. Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture to ensure an even, firm batter coverage.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. When hot, fry the battered chicken pieces in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Honey Glaze: Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and natural gelling agent in a saucepan. Simmer gently, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Toss and Serve: Toss the fried chicken pieces in the warm honey glaze until fully coated. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy texture and rich flavors at their best.
Notes
- Maintain consistent oil temperature to cook chicken evenly without excess oil absorption.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to prevent soggy batter.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for enhanced flavor in the glaze.
- Ensure each chicken piece is evenly coated with batter for maximum crunch.
- Toss chicken in the glaze just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey chicken, crispy chicken, Chinese chicken, honey glaze, crunchy chicken, sweet and tangy chicken
