Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chinese Honey Chicken, a dish that brings a taste of your favorite takeout right into your home kitchen. This recipe features tender, crispy chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious honey sauce made from mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion, this dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also promises to be a hit with family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 4 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add cornstarch and water; mix well. Fold in chicken chunks until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk; mix until smooth.
- Toss fried chicken in the honey sauce just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg