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Chinese Honey Chicken

Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken That's Sweet and Simple

This Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken is a quick and easy dish that's sweet, savory, and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt works as a lighter alternative
  • 1/4 cup Condensed Milk Can swap for coconut milk for non-dairy version
For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 Eggs Replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Slotted Spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, and condensed milk to create the honey sauce.
  3. In another bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to form the batter.
  4. Dip each piece of chicken into the prepared batter, ensuring it's evenly coated on all sides.
  5. Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Fry the battered chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  7. Once cooked, drain the chicken on paper towels to maintain crispiness.
  8. In a bowl, take the crispy chicken and pour in the honey sauce, gently tossing to coat.
  9. Serve immediately, preferably over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; consider swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu and feel free to add vegetables for nutrition.

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