21 September, 2015
Honey Soy Chicken
Honey Soy Chicken
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 600g skinless chicken breasts or thigh fillets
- 1/4 cup soy
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup bought chicken stock or C4K Kitchen’s Chicken Stock
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn flour
Method:
- Place the diced chicken in a mixing bowl and pour the 1/4 cup of soy sauce over the chicken and stir well
- Cover with glad wrap and place in the fridge to marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes but not longer than 4 hours
- To prepare the chicken place the flour and garlic powder in either a large zip lock bag or a plastic container with a well sealing lid seal and shake well to combine
- Drain the chicken of the soy sauce and place in the zip lock bag or container, seal and shake very well until all coated in the seasoned flour
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of rice bran oil in a heavy based frying pan over a medium-high heat
- Cook the chicken in multiple batches ensuring you do not overcrowd the frying pan, cook about 4 minutes each side or until cooked through, it may take more or less time depending on the size of your chicken pieces
- Place the chicken to drain on kitchen paper and cover with alfoil while you cook the remaining chicken
- To prepare the honey soy sauce place the stock, honey, apple cider vinegar and soy sauce in a small saucepan and simmer over a low eat for 5 minutes
- In a small mixing bowl stir the cornflour into 2 tablespoon of water to create a paste, stir the paste through the simmering sauce and combine well
- Continue to simmer the sauce for another 3-4 minutes to cook out the flour taste and to allow the sauce to thicken
- To serve either stir the sauce through the chicken or serve the chicken topped with the sauce, finish sprinkling with the sesame seed.
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe is not freezer friendly
- Store covered in the fridge, to be consumed within 2 days
- For a traditional honey sauce complete the recipe as follows but exclude the soy sauce while making the honey sauce
- For a traditional chicken coat the chicken in batter and deep fry
- For a healthier alternative for the chicken add some replace 1/4 cup of the flour with 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs and oven bake the chicken pieces
Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.