Crispy Chicken With Soy-Mayo Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Chicken With Soy-Mayo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine); 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Servings: persons

1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
5 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

1
Put chicken pieces in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
2
Stir sake and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise together in a separate bowl until smooth; add chicken and mix to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
3
Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Stir cornstarch and flour together in a separate shallow bowl. Beat egg in a third bowl.
4
Pour enough oil into a large skillet to be about 1/4 inch deep; heat over medium-high heat.
5
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
6
Coat chicken in the cornstarch mixture; dip chicken pieces into the beaten egg and gently drop into the hot oil.
7
Fry chicken, turning regularly, until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.
8
Drizzle mayonnaise sauce over fried chicken and quickly mix to coat.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine), and more.

Yes, Crispy Chicken With Soy-Mayo Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Chicken With Soy-Mayo Sauce

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