Description
Experience the delightful taste of Chinese Honey Chicken, a dish that combines crispy, golden-battered chicken with a rich, sweet honey sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to make and balances creamy and savory flavors with satisfying crunch. In just 20 minutes, you can impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into 1 inch thin chunks)
- 4 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup cornstarch or Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy (about 1-2 minutes). Add cornstarch and water; mix well. Fold in chicken pieces until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat to 350°F.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk; mix until smooth.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure oil temperature remains consistent for crispy results. Experiment by adding vegetables like bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.