Chinese Honey Chicken

 

This chicken is battered, deeply fried, and then topped with a rich sauce. One may use a wok but Would prefer deep frying the chicken parts when using a batter like this. The sauce is a delightful combination of honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Serve with white rice. Relish.

 

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” chunks

Oil for deep frying

 

Batter

4 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

A ½ cup of water

½ teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 egg white

 

Sauce

1 ½ tablespoons oil

2 teaspoon ginger minced

3 tablespoons garlic minced

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar

 ½ cup of water

1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 teaspoon water)

Sesame seeds  garnish

 

Inside a large mixing basin, combine all of the batter ingredients until smooth. Allow the batter to sit for at least 30 minutes, covered. Fold the chicken in the batter to coat.

Preheat a deep fryer to 350°F. Fry the chicken chunks in batches for 2 minutes, or until the batter is firm. Using paper towels, drain.

 

You prepare the sauce, In your work, heat 12 tablespoons of oil. Stir in the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Mix in the salt, honey, vinegar, and water. Combine thoroughly. 1 teaspoon of water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch

Simmer for 2 minutes after adding to the sauce. Coat the chicken with the sauce and top with sesame seeds. With white rice, serve.