Honey Chicken

Honey Chicken

from dinneratthezoo.com
45 min
6 servings

This honey chicken is crispy pieces of chicken breast that are fried to golden brown perfection, then tossed in a sweet and savory honey sauce. A homemade version of the takeout classic that tastes even better than what you would get at a restaurant!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water (divided use)
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.

  2. 2

    While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Place the honey, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, sesame oil and apple cider vinegar in a small pan. Bring to a simmer.