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Honey chicken consists of chicken pieces dipped in a batter, rolled in a mixture of cornstarch and flour, and then fried. A mixture of honey and sweet chili sauce is afterwards poured over the cooked chicken. The result is sweet and golden chicken nuggets that crispy on the inside and juicy and tender on the inside.
INGREDIENTS:
- Chicken thighs – the main protein in this recipe. Thigh is the perfect cut to use for this recipe. It is moist, flavorful and has less chance of drying out during frying.
- Batter: flour, cornstarch, baking powder, egg whites and water – gives the chicken pieces volume and extra texture.
- Flour/cornstarch mixture: flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper– is used to coat the chicken pieces before frying.
- Sauce: honey and sweet chili sauce – gives fried chicken pieces its sweet taste.
HOW TO MAKE HONEY CHICKEN:
To make this sweet and crunchy honey chicken, first prepare the batter by combining the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, egg whites and water. Dip the chicken pieces into the batter and then roll in the seasoned flour/cornstarch mixture. Deep fry the coated chicken pieces in moderately hot oil until brown and crispy. Drain and then transfer to a serving plate. To serve, pour the sauce mixture of honey and sweet chili sauce over the fried chicken pieces.
TIPS:
- When frying, pour a good amount of oil into a heavy-bottom pot.
- Use a cooking oil that has a high smoke point.
- The combination of flour and cornstarch gives the fried chicken pieces its crunchy exterior.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken pieces. Following this step produces fried chicken pieces with a golden crunchy exterior.
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Honey Chicken
Liza Agbanlog
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 egg whites beaten
- ½ cup plus 2 tbsp cold water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cornstrach/flour mixture:
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, egg whites and water. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
Combine the ingredients for the cornstarch/flour mixture in a shallow dish. Set aside.
Dip the chicken pieces into the batter and then roll in cornstarch/flour mixture. Shake off any excess cornstarch/flour.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or heavy-bottom pot. Deep fry the chicken pieces, in batches, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain briefly and transfer to a serving plate.
In a small saucepan, melt the honey with the sweet chili sauce. Pour over the chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 26gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 839mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, chinese food, fried chicken, honey
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Nutrition Facts
Honey Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 839mg36%
Potassium 402mg11%
Carbohydrates 81g27%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 41g46%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 28IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Check out some of my other Asian inspired chicken dishes.
Sticky Honey Sesame Drumsticks
Orange Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken Karaage
Honeyed Chicken Teriyaki
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Comments
Just made this for dinner tonight, it was AMAZING! I have never been able to succefully pan fry before tonight! Your recipe for the batter and the tips were perfect! Thanks again 🙂
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Liza
You’re welcome Lisa! I am so glad you were able to try it 🙂
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Ben
looks outstanding… however, i tried to make it and it did not turn out that way. i followed the recipe to a T, and somehow, the breading fell off the chicken as soon as it hit the oil. i dunno, maybe you need a deep frier to pull this one off.
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Liza
Hi Ben,
I am not sure what happened but here are some guidelines that I always follow when frying breaded chicken pieces and it always turn out well without using a deep fryer.
1. Use plenty of oil and make sure it is hot enough
2. Don’t crowd the pan, it lowers the temperature of the oil
3. Don’t turn the chicken pieces over until they are brown and have a crisp coating on the bottom.Reply
Looks outstanding!
Reply
Liza
Thanks Adam 🙂
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