4.7 from 99 votes
Chinese Honey Chicken
Chinese Honey Chicken features bite-sized chicken chunks coated in a light egg white and cornstarch batter fried until golden and crisp, then tossed in a sticky honey mayonnaise sauce sweetened with condensed milk. The result is tender chicken pieces with a crisp exterior and a creamy, sweet glaze, making it suitable as a main or appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
349 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 4 large egg white
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (or Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 pound chicken breast , cut into 1 inch thin chunks
- vegetable oil , for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the egg whites and whisk until foamy (1-2 minutes) before whisking in the cornstarch and water until combined and finally folding in the chicken.
- Heat three inches of oil on medium-high heat (to 350 degrees) in a large pot and add the chicken pieces in 2 batches frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- In a large bowl mix the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk then toss the just fried chicken into it just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
253mg
(11%)
Potassium
347mg
(7%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.