Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and sticky honey sauce, delivering an irresistible crunch in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With its easy preparation and flavorful ingredients, you’ll love how quickly you can whip up this crowd-pleaser. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, it’s bound to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Set up a breading station with the beaten egg and cornstarch.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour mixture, then egg, followed by cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet until hot (about 350°F).
- Fry coated chicken pieces until golden brown (5-7 minutes), working in batches if necessary.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic until warm.
- Coat fried chicken with the honey sauce and serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg