Honey Chicken
April 6, 2011 in chicken
I, on more than one occasion, have professed my love of Chinese buffets. My family would be there once a week if my husband allowed it. I’m not one of those people who end up with 5 plates in front of them, instead I get one plate and put one piece of everything on that plate. I’m a weirdo, what can I say? But there are a few things that I’m willing to go back for seconds of and one of those is honey chicken. If you’ve never tried it, it’s deep fried chicken nuggets that are tossed in a honey sauce. Oh yes. It’s super sweet and just perfection in every way.
This recipe is exactly like that honey chicken I love so much! The original recipe says that it’s not as sweet as the buffet-style chicken but I think it’s identical to the versions of honey chicken I’ve tried. My kids even ate it which says a lot because neither of them are big chicken eaters unless it comes in a cardboard box and with a toy.
I will recommend that you make extra sauce to put on the rice. Trust me, you’ll want it.
from Blog Chef
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix all batter ingredients together until smooth. Cover and allow the batter to site for at least 30 minutes. Add the chicken to the batter tossing to coat.
- Heat a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Fry chicken bits in patches for 2 minutes or until batter becomes firm. Drain on paper towels.
- To make the sauce. Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in your wok. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add salt, honey, vinegar, and water. Mix well. Combine 1 teaspoon of water with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Add to the sauce and Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Coat chicken with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
Okay I have to try this. I do not have good luck it seems when preparing Chinese food. It never tastes the same at home. But I’m willing to give it another shot and this looks delish!
Looks delicious! I like the honey shrimp version also found at Chinese buffets.
I have the hardest time making Chinese food, but yours looks great! I may try it! Thanks for sharing!
I stinken love chinese buffets too, and husband hates them. But he loves honey chicken!
I am the same way at Chinese buffets – I like to get a little of everything! Maybe that is because I tend to love everything Asian-inspired. This looks so good.
I am Chinese and I think your method of working the buffet is entirely justified. I usually do 1 round of the buffet and put a bite size portion of everything on my plate. Once I’ve eaten that, I know what to go back for seconds on. My husband however usually just gets meat, meat and more meat with some fried rice on the side.
Gah! I love honey chicken! It’s my favorite thing on the chinese buffet. I want to try this soon!
Goodness this look delicious. I need this.