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Honey Chicken

16 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 35MINS

Honey Chicken

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The two secrets to making this dish: batter and double deep frying. This dish is popular with the kids for its sweet taste.
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The two secrets to making this dish: batter and double deep frying. This dish is popular with the kids for its sweet taste.
35MINS
Total Time
$2.69
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Chicken Breast
1 lb
Chicken Breast
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder, divided
Ground White Pepper
as needed
Ground White Pepper
Ketchup
1/3 cup
Ketchup
Granulated Sugar
4 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Honey
2 Tbsp
Honey
Egg
1
Egg
Salt
1 tsp
Salt, divided
Water
1/3 cup
Water, divided
Baking Powder
2 tsp
Baking Powder
Water
1/2 cup
Cold Water
Corn Starch
1/2 cup
Corn Starch
All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup
Vegetable Oil
Sesame Seeds
to taste
Sesame Seeds, toasted
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
854
Fat
54.4 g
Protein
20.6 g
Carbs
72.9 g
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step 1
Make the sauce by mixing Ketchup (1/3 cup), Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp), Water (3 Tbsp), and Honey (2 Tbsp) together.
step 1 Make the sauce by mixing Ketchup (1/3 cup), Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp), Water (3 Tbsp), and Honey (2 Tbsp) together.
step 2
Cut Chicken Breast (1 lb) in half. Cut each half into 4 strips. Cut the strips into 1-inch cubes.
step 2 Cut Chicken Breast (1 lb) in half. Cut each half into 4 strips. Cut the strips into 1-inch cubes.
step 3
In a bowl, marinate the chicken with Salt (as needed), Garlic Powder (as needed), Ground White Pepper (as needed) and Water (3 Tbsp). Mix, cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
step 3 In a bowl, marinate the chicken with Salt (as needed), Garlic Powder (as needed), Ground White Pepper (as needed) and Water (3 Tbsp). Mix, cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
step 4
In a bowl, whisk the Egg (1), Salt (as needed), Garlic Powder (as needed), and Water (1/2 cup) together.
step 4 In a bowl, whisk the Egg (1), Salt (as needed), Garlic Powder (as needed), and Water (1/2 cup) together.
step 5
Whisk in Baking Powder (2 tsp), Corn Starch (1/2 cup) and All-Purpose Flour (3/4 cup). Finally, mix in the Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) oil.
step 5 Whisk in Baking Powder (2 tsp), Corn Starch (1/2 cup) and All-Purpose Flour (3/4 cup). Finally, mix in the Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) oil.
step 6
Take the marinated chicken and mix. Most of the marinade should have been absorbed by the chicken. Pour batter into marinated chicken and mix the chicken with the batter.
step 6 Take the marinated chicken and mix. Most of the marinade should have been absorbed by the chicken. Pour batter into marinated chicken and mix the chicken with the batter.
step 7
Heat Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup) to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and start frying. Work in batches and do not crowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Occasionally move the chicken to ensure even cooking.
step 7 Heat Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup) to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and start frying. Work in batches and do not crowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Occasionally move the chicken to ensure even cooking.
step 8
Fry all of the chicken again in the 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain and set aside. The chicken should be moist inside and the breading should keep its structure.
step 8 Fry all of the chicken again in the 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain and set aside. The chicken should be moist inside and the breading should keep its structure.
step 9
In a hot pan/wok, pour in the honey sauce. Heat the sauce until it begins to bubble and thicken, then turn down the heat. Add the chicken and lightly toss until coated.
step 9 In a hot pan/wok, pour in the honey sauce. Heat the sauce until it begins to bubble and thicken, then turn down the heat. Add the chicken and lightly toss until coated.
step 10
Sprinkle the Sesame Seeds (to taste) on top and enjoy with rice!
step 10 Sprinkle the Sesame Seeds (to taste) on top and enjoy with rice!
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Dairy-Free
American
Budget-Friendly
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Chinese
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