Honey-Chili Chicken – Chinese

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Crispy fried chicken tossed in a glossy, sweet, and spicy honey-chili glaze for a bold weeknight dinner.
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This Honey-Chili Chicken is a vibrant take on classic Chinese-American cuisine, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a light flour batter and fried until golden and crisp. The real magic happens in the sauce: a perfect balance of sweet honey, sharp lemon juice, and fiery Chinese chili sauce creates a glossy coating that clings to every bite. Aromatics like fresh ginger and green onions add a fresh, pungent kick that cuts through the richness. It’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights when you crave something flavorful yet quick to prepare. Serve it hot over steamed rice to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce, making it a family favorite that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

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Honey-Chili Chicken – Chinese

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 168.9

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This Honey-Chili Chicken is a vibrant take on classic Chinese-American cuisine, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a light flour batter and fried until golden and crisp. The real magic happens in the sauce: a perfect balance of sweet honey, sharp lemon juice, and fiery Chinese chili sauce creates a glossy coating that clings to every bite. Aromatics like fresh ginger and green onions add a fresh, pungent kick that cuts through the richness. It's an ideal dish for busy weeknights when you crave something flavorful yet quick to prepare. Serve it hot over steamed rice to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce, making it a family favorite that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the chicken and cut it into small, bite-sized serving pieces.
  2. Combine the all-purpose flour and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the flour mixture and toss until well coated.
  4. Heat the oil in a wok or deep skillet over high heat to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Add chicken pieces one at a time, frying only about one-third of the pieces at a time to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch.
  7. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  8. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok.
  9. In a small bowl, combine water, lemon juice, cornstarch, Chinese chili sauce, and soy sauce; mix well until smooth.
  10. Add the minced ginger to the hot wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  11. Add the honey to the wok and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  12. Stir in the cornstarch-chili sauce mixture; cook and stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
  13. Return the fried chicken pieces to the wok; toss and stir until heated through and evenly coated, about 3 minutes.
  14. Stir in the sliced green onions and cook for 1 more minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 168.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.3g6%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
Sodium 2458.6mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 22.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 9.8g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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