Crispy Wok-Fired Honey Chicken
Dim Sim LimCrispy Wok-Fired Honey Chicken
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced with a cleaver
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Wok & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon Yum Yum (MSG), optional, for ultimate umami
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that chicken ready for its crispy transformation! In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix it up until every piece is coated. Now, in another bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and all-purpose flour. This is our secret weapon for maximum crunch! Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Time to get that wok screaming hot! Pour the vegetable oil for deep frying into your wok. Heat it over high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of chicken should sizzle vigorously and turn golden in about 30 seconds. Don't overcrowd the wok, my friends! Fry the chicken in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until it's golden brown and cooked through. Use a metal spider to remove the chicken and place it on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain. This ensures ultimate crispiness! Repeat until all chicken is fried. Boom!
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
While the chicken is doing its thing, let's whip up that glorious honey garlic sauce! In a small bowl, combine the honey, Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and that optional Yum Yum for that extra punch of umami. In a separate tiny bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This is our thickening agent, baby!
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Now, the wok magic happens! Carefully pour out most of the frying oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Heat the wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke. Add the 1 tablespoon of fresh vegetable oil. Immediately pour in your honey garlic sauce mixture. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until it starts to bubble. Now, pour in your cornstarch slurry, stirring vigorously. Watch it thicken into a beautiful, glossy sauce! Woo!
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
It's time to bring it all together! Add the crispy fried chicken back into the wok with the sauce. Toss it like a pro, making sure every single piece of chicken is coated in that sticky, sweet, and savory goodness. Get that wok hei working its magic! This should only take about 1-2 minutes. All fire!
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve this masterpiece immediately! Garnish generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. This isn't just chicken, it's an experience! Now we serve! 10 out of 10!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dim Sim LimCrispy Wok-Fired Honey Chicken
For the Crispy Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced with a cleaver
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Wok & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon Yum Yum (MSG), optional, for ultimate umami
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that chicken ready for its crispy transformation! In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix it up until every piece is coated. Now, in another bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and all-purpose flour. This is our secret weapon for maximum crunch! Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Time to get that wok screaming hot! Pour the vegetable oil for deep frying into your wok. Heat it over high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of chicken should sizzle vigorously and turn golden in about 30 seconds. Don't overcrowd the wok, my friends! Fry the chicken in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until it's golden brown and cooked through. Use a metal spider to remove the chicken and place it on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain. This ensures ultimate crispiness! Repeat until all chicken is fried. Boom!
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
While the chicken is doing its thing, let's whip up that glorious honey garlic sauce! In a small bowl, combine the honey, Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and that optional Yum Yum for that extra punch of umami. In a separate tiny bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This is our thickening agent, baby!
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Now, the wok magic happens! Carefully pour out most of the frying oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Heat the wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke. Add the 1 tablespoon of fresh vegetable oil. Immediately pour in your honey garlic sauce mixture. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until it starts to bubble. Now, pour in your cornstarch slurry, stirring vigorously. Watch it thicken into a beautiful, glossy sauce! Woo!
⏱️ 3 min - 5
It's time to bring it all together! Add the crispy fried chicken back into the wok with the sauce. Toss it like a pro, making sure every single piece of chicken is coated in that sticky, sweet, and savory goodness. Get that wok hei working its magic! This should only take about 1-2 minutes. All fire!
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve this masterpiece immediately! Garnish generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. This isn't just chicken, it's an experience! Now we serve! 10 out of 10!