Crispy Chicken with Honey Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1/2 chicken breast (deboned and cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 packet all-purpose flour (any brand)
For Marinade:
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon margarine for sautéing
- Oil for frying
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (or chopped green onions, if preferred)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken: Debone the chicken breast and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Wash the chicken thoroughly and pat dry.
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Marinate the Chicken: Combine the chicken cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate for 10 minutes, ensuring the flavors are absorbed.
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Coat the Chicken: Mix the rice flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. If necessary, add more all-purpose flour to achieve a thorough coating.
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Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, and black pepper. Adjust salt to taste, if desired.
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Sauté the Onion: In the same pan used for frying, melt margarine over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent and softened.
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Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan with the sautéed onions. Pour the honey sauce over the chicken. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Garnish and Serve: Transfer the honey sauce chicken to a serving plate. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch. If sesame seeds are unavailable, chopped green onions can be used as a garnish.
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Enjoy: Serve the crispy honey chicken immediately and enjoy the sweet and savory flavors.
This recipe combines tender chicken with a crispy exterior and a luscious honey sauce, perfect for a delightful meal or special occasion.
