Description
This Crispy Honey Chilli Chicken recipe brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeaway to your kitchen. Juicy chicken strips are coated, deep-fried until golden and crispy, and then tossed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey chilli sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or served with rice or noodles for a main course.
Ingredients
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- 350g chicken breast (about 12oz), cut into thin strips
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tsp oil (for sauce)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or neutral oil)
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- Chicken Marinade:
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic paste (or finely grated garlic)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
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- Chilli Sauce Mixture:
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce (or hot chilli sauce)
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp honey (or sugar)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- Garnish:
- 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken strips with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic paste, sugar, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix sriracha, ketchup, honey, lime juice, and chili flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Coat Chicken: Add egg white to the marinated chicken and mix well. Add corn starch to coat each piece thoroughly. Shake off excess flour before frying.
- First Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and deep fry chicken for 1–2 minutes until light brown. Remove and let rest for 4–5 minutes.
- Second Fry: Re-fry chicken in hot oil for another 2–3 minutes until crispy and golden. Drain on a wire rack.
- Make Sauce: In a wok or pan over medium-low heat, add 2 tsp oil and sauté chopped garlic for a few seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir briefly.
- Toss Chicken: Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Turn off the heat.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sliced red chili and spring onions. Serve immediately on its own or with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Double frying ensures extra crispy chicken that holds up well in the sauce.
- Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
- Best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Can be served as an appetizer or main dish with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
