Honey Chicken
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5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Honey Chicken
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This honey chicken is crispy pieces of chicken breast that are fried to golden brown perfection, then tossed in a sweet and savory honey sauce. A homemade version of the takeout classic that tastes even better than what you would get at a restaurant!
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- oil for frying canola or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water divided use
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
For the chicken
- Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Place the flour and 1/2 cup corn starch in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Stir to combine.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
- Add 7-8 pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels.
For the sauce
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Place the honey, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, sesame oil and apple cider vinegar in a small pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix the corn starch with the remaining tablespoon of water. Pour the corn starch mixture into the honey mixture.
- Bring the sauce to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Toss the honey sauce with the chicken. Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.
Notes
- Be sure to use a frying thermometer so that you can closely monitor the temperature of the oil. If the oil is too hot, the coating can burn before the chicken is cooked through. If the oil is too cold, the chicken will absorb excess grease.
- This dish is best served immediately as the chicken coating will eventually soften as it soaks up the sauce. If you’d like to have leftovers for another day, plan to store a portion of the crispy chicken separate from the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9.2mg
(10%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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