Chinese Honey Chicken
Honey chicken just like at the Chinese Buffet.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
Batter-
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for deep frying
Sauce-
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons water
In a medium bowl mix together all of the sauce ingredients and set aside.
In a large bowl add flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Add water slowly until a semi-thick batter has formed.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees Dip each chicken piece in the batter and place into the deep-fryer. Deep-fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy and fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.). Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Add the sauce to a saucepan and summer until thick and glossy.
Mix the fried chicken pieces with the sauce and toss well.