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Honey Chicken
45 minServes 2Nutri-Score D€€
D
45 min
45 minHoney Chicken
what you need
Ingredients
chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat250 g
chicken powderPantry5 g- Yum Yum saucePantry5 ml
saltSpices2.5 g
sugarPantry2 g- baking powderPantry2 g
white pepperSpices500 mg- cooking oilPantry15 ml
waterBeverages30 ml- cornstarchPantry8 g
- sesame oilPantry5 ml
- cooking winePantry5 ml
self-raising flourPantry100 g- corn flourPantry50 g
- soda water (chilled)Beverages150 ml
- custard powderPantry3 g
honeyPantry40 ml- water (for the sauce)Beverages30 ml
- sugar (for the sauce)Pantry12 g
- salt (for the sauce)Spices500 mg
- oil (for deep frying)Pantry500 ml
per serving
Nutrition
654kcal
- Carbs
- 65 g
- Proteins
- 31 g
- Fat
- 30 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Saucepan
Sieve
Slotted spoon- Stovetop
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Marinate the chicken
- Combine the chicken breast with chicken powder, Yum Yum sauce, salt, sugar, baking powder, white pepper, cooking oil, water, cornstarch, sesame oil and cooking wine.
- Mix well, cover and marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Step 2
Make the batter
- In a bowl, mix the self-raising flour and corn flour.
- Pour in the soda water and whisk to a smooth batter.
- Step 3
Coat the chicken
- Add the marinated chicken to the batter.
- Mix with your hands until every piece is well coated.
- Step 4
Fry the chicken
- Heat the oil for deep frying.
- Fry the chicken pieces one at a time until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on a rack or paper.
- Step 5
Make the honey sauce
- In a saucepan, combine the honey, custard powder, water, sugar and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Warm gently, stirring, until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Step 6
Combine and serve
- Strain the fried chicken and add it straight into the sauce.
- Toss to coat evenly and serve immediately.