Description
Deliciously crispy honey soy chicken bites that are perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup water (or enough for batter consistency)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- If you haven’t done so already, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then add the egg and gradually whisk in water until you have a smooth batter.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter.
- In a deep frying pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it’s hot enough for frying (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Carefully add the batter-coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. If needed, mix in cornstarch to achieve a thicker texture.
- Once the chicken is cooked and crispy, add it to the sauce. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Transfer the coated chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the chicken pieces.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg