Australian Chinese Honey Chicken
Australian Chinese Honey Chicken
Ingredients
For the Marinated Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For the Batter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup cornflour
- 1/2 cup soda water, or as needed
For the Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon custard powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Frying and Garnish
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken breast with soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken. Set aside to marinate while preparing the batter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and cornflour. Gradually add the soda water, mixing until a smooth, lump-free batter is formed. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the chicken but still pourable.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the batter. Use your hands to ensure each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated with the batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Carefully add the battered chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
While the chicken is frying, prepare the honey sauce. In a separate clean wok or large skillet, combine the honey, custard powder, water, and a tiny pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once all the chicken is fried, increase the heat under the honey sauce to high. Add the hot, fried chicken directly into the simmering honey sauce. Toss vigorously and quickly to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the glossy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the Honey Chicken immediately, garnished with white sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Marinated Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For the Batter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup cornflour
- 1/2 cup soda water, or as needed
For the Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon custard powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Frying and Garnish
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken breast with soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken. Set aside to marinate while preparing the batter.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and cornflour. Gradually add the soda water, mixing until a smooth, lump-free batter is formed. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the chicken but still pourable.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the batter. Use your hands to ensure each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated with the batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Carefully add the battered chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 3-5 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
While the chicken is frying, prepare the honey sauce. In a separate clean wok or large skillet, combine the honey, custard powder, water, and a tiny pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once all the chicken is fried, increase the heat under the honey sauce to high. Add the hot, fried chicken directly into the simmering honey sauce. Toss vigorously and quickly to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the glossy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the Honey Chicken immediately, garnished with white sesame seeds.