Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken
- Begin by cutting the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they’re roughly uniform for even cooking. Set these chicken pieces aside on a plate while you gather your ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Prepare your three-step breading station by beating an egg in a separate bowl and placing cornstarch in another shallow dish.
- Now, take each piece of chicken and first dip it into the flour mixture, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with cornstarch. Set the breaded chicken aside on a plate.
- In a large skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to cover the base and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring gently until well mixed.
- Once all the fried chicken is ready, place the pieces in a large bowl and drizzle the warm honey sauce over them. Toss gently to coat.
- To finish, serve your crispy honey chicken hot, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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Notes
Ensure your oil reaches 350°F before frying for the best crispiness; too cool oil will make the chicken soggy.
