Chinese Honey Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Honey Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BATTER; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips; 2 cups peanut oil, for deep-frying; SAUCE; 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 teaspoons chopped ginger; 3 tablespoons finely sliced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon Chinese white rice vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with; 1 teaspoon water; garnish toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

BATTER
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 egg white
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
2 cups peanut oil, for deep-frying
SAUCE
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
3 tablespoons finely sliced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Chinese white rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
1 teaspoon water
garnish toasted sesame seeds (optional)

1
MIX THE BATTER INGREDIENTS together in a medium-sized bowl; it should be thick and smooth.
2
Allow the batter to sit, covered for at least 30 minutes.
3
Combine the chicken with the batter.
4
Heat a wok or large deep skillet until it is hot and add the oil for frying.
5
When the oil is barely smoking, deep-fry the chicken for 2 minutes or until the batter is just firm.
6
You should do this in several batches.
7
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8
TO MAKE SAUCE: Heat a small saucepan; when it is hot, add the oil, ginger and garlic, and stir for 30 seconds.
9
Then add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 2 minutes.
10
Keep warm.
11
Reheat the oil in the wok until it is very hot, but not smoking.
12
Deep-fry the chicken again until it is golden and crisp, about 1 minute.
13
Remove and drain, place on a warm platter, drizzle with the sauce (and sprinkle with the optional toasted sesame seeds if desired) and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BATTER, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chinese Honey Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Honey Chicken

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