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Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken: A Crunchy Delight Recipe!

Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken is a delightful dish featuring bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a crunchy panko crust and tossed in a sweet and savory honey sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
  2. Dip each floured chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken pieces with the honey sauce until well coated.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

  • For extra crunch, try adding crushed cornflakes to the panko breadcrumbs.
  • For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the honey sauce.

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