Crispy Chicken with Sweet Sauce

Crispy Chicken with Sweet Sauce is a delightful Halal Chinese dish featuring tender chicken coated in a crispy batter, complemented by a rich and sweet sauce. This dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch that combines both texture and flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Water - 100 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion - 1 stalk, chopped

Steps

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, egg, and water to create a batter.
3. Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the battered chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Toss the crispy chicken in the sweet sauce until well coated.
7. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, which supports muscle health.
• Contains ginger and garlic, known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

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