This honey chicken is crispy pieces of chicken breast that are fried to golden brown perfection, then tossed in a sweet and savory honey sauce. A homemade version of the takeout classic that tastes even better than what you would get at a restaurant!
1 1/2poundsboneless skinless chicken breastscut into 1 inch pieces
2eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1/2cupall purpose flour
1/2cup corn starch
oil for fryingcanola or vegetable oil
1/4cupgreen onionsthinly sliced
For the sauce
1/2cuphoney
2 tablespoonssoy sauce
2tablespoonswaterdivided use
1/2teaspoontoasted sesame oil
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1tablespooncorn starch
Instructions
For the chicken
Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
Place the flour and 1/2 cup corn starch in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Stir to combine.
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
Add 7-8 pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
Drain the chicken on paper towels.
For the sauce
While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Place the honey, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, sesame oil and apple cider vinegar in a small pan. Bring to a simmer.
Mix the corn starch with the remaining tablespoon of water. Pour the corn starch mixture into the honey mixture.
Bring the sauce to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
Toss the honey sauce with the chicken. Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.
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Notes
Be sure to use a frying thermometer so that you can closely monitor the temperature of the oil. If the oil is too hot, the coating can burn before the chicken is cooked through. If the oil is too cold, the chicken will absorb excess grease.
This dish is best served immediately as the chicken coating will eventually soften as it soaks up the sauce. If you’d like to have leftovers for another day, plan to store a portion of the crispy chicken separate from the sauce.