Description
Chinese Honey Chicken is a popular dish that features crispy chicken pieces coated in a deliciously sweet and savory honey sauce. Perfect for family dinners, takeout-style nights, or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into 1 inch thin chunks)
Batter:
- 4 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup cornstarch or substitute Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour
- 1/3 cup water
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
Others:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become foamy, about 1-2 minutes. Then, whisk in the cornstarch and water until well combined. Finally, gently fold in the chicken, coating it thoroughly.
- Frying: In a large pot, heat three inches of oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry the chicken pieces in two batches, cooking each batch for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sauce Mixing: In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Coating: Just before serving, toss the freshly fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chinese Honey Chicken, Honey Chicken Recipe, Chinese Chicken Recipe
