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How to make honey chilli chicken / Easy Chinese style honey chicken

How to make honey chilli chicken / Easy Chinese style honey chicken

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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: indochinese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken breast pieces - 400 gm

    Salt as per need

    Soya sauce - 2 tsp

    Pepper powder - 11/2 tsp

    Ginger garlic paste - 11/2 tsp

    Egg - 1

    Cornflour - 2 tbsp

    Oil to fry

    For sauce:

    Butter - 2 tbsp

    Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp

    Chilli flakes - 1 tbsp

    Pepper powder - 1 tbsp

    Chilli sauce - 1 tbsp

    Honey - 2tbsp

    Soya sauce - 1 tbsp

    Roasted sesame seeds - 1 tbsp+some for garnish

    Cornflour - 2 tbsp

    Some chopped coriander

    Lemon Juice - 2 tsp

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces with salt, 2 teaspoons of soya sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste.
    Mix well and let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
    2.Prepare the Batter:
    Add 1 egg and add 2 tablespoons of cornflour. Mix until you have a smooth batter.
    Dip each marinated chicken piece into the batter, ensuring it's well-coated.
    3.Fry the Chicken:
    Heat oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
    Carefully add the battered chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and crispy.
    Remove the fried chicken pieces and place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Set aside.
    4.Make the Sauce:
    In another pan or skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
    Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
    Stir in 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds.
    1 tablespoon of pepper powder, 1 tablespoon of chilli sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of soya sauce
    In a separate small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornflour with a little water to make a paste and add it to the pan. This will help thicken the sauce.
    Stir the sauce continuously until it thickens and becomes glossy.
    5.Combine and Garnish:
    Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss them until they are well coated with the sauce.
    Sprinkle with some of roasted sesame seeds, some chopped coriander, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice.
    Mix everything together and cook for a couple of minutes until the chicken is heated through and the flavors meld.
    6.Serve:
    Your Honey Sesame Chicken is ready to be served! You can serve it hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Honey Chilli Chicken is best served hot and freshly prepared.
  • The crispy chicken tends to lose its crispiness if it sits for too long in the sauce.
  • Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying.
  • Adjust the amount of red chili sauce and red chili flakes to control the spiciness of your Honey Chilli Chicken.
  • Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking.