Description
This Easy Crispy Honey Chilli Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish made with crispy chicken chunks coated in a sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you’re craving takeout at home.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into large chunks
75 g (4 tablespoons) cornstarch or plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
300 ml (1 ⅕ cups) vegetable oil, for frying
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
4 teaspoons soy sauce
150 ml (¾ cups) water
Juice of 2 limes
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons ginger, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
For serving:
Fresh red chili slices, de-seeded, to preference
Spring onions, sliced, to preference
Chopped coriander, to preference
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix the cornstarch or flour with salt and pepper. Coat chicken chunks in the seasoned flour mix and set aside.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Drain excess oil from the chicken using paper towels.
- Create the Sauce: In a separate pan, sauté ginger, garlic, and chili slices for about a minute. Pour in honey and stir for another minute. Add lime juice, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, water, and cornstarch. Stir until the sauce thickens and boils.
- Combine: Add the fried chicken into the sauce and toss well to coat each piece.
- Garnish: Top with spring onions, fresh chili slices, and chopped coriander. Serve with rice for the perfect meal!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more chili slices or chili flakes.
- Substitute chicken with beef or tofu for a different protein option.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your preference.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the sauce for added texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
