Fake-Away Honey Crispy Chicken
Traditional takeaway honey chicken is usually deep fried and coated in heavy sugary sauces, which can make the calories add up quickly. This version uses lean chicken breast, minimal oil, and a lighter homemade sauce while still delivering the flavour and texture you actually crave.
Pairing the chicken with rice and vegetables also creates a balanced meal with protein, carbohydrates, and fibre to help keep you fuller for longer.
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Steps
Cook the basmati rice according to the packet instructions.
Set aside and keep warm.
Place the diced chicken into a bowl.
Add the cornflour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Toss until all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
Place chicken on to a rack in a preheated oven at 200˚
Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes
In a bowl or jug, whisk together: Honey, Soy sauce, Garlic, Sesame oil, Vinegar, Chicken stock, Cornflour.
Mix until smooth.
Cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Add cornstarch slurry and add chicken to pan
Steam or lightly sauté the broccolini and carrots until tender but still slightly crisp.
Divide the rice between serving bowls.
Top with the honey crispy chicken and vegetables.
Ingredients
| 600g | Chicken breast (diced) |
| 2 tbsp | Cornflour |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1 tsp | Onion powder |
| ½ tbsp | Olive oil |
| 4 tbsp | Honey |
| 2 tbsp | Soy sauce |
| 1 clove | Garlic (minced) |
| 1 tsp | Sesame oil |
| 1 tsp | Rice wine vinegar or white vinegar |
| ⅔ cup | Chicken stock |
| 1 tbsp | Cornflour |
| 195g | Dry basmati rice |
| 2 bunches | Broccolini |
| 2 | Carrots |
