Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Honeyed Chicken Pieces

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 2 teaspoons hot water

• 2 t3aspoons lemon juice

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 2 teaspoons grated ginger

• 2 chicken breast fillets

• salt and pepper, to taste

• oil, for deep frying

Batter

• 1 tablespoon plain flour

• 2 teaspoons oil

• 2 tablespoons water

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespo9on sherry

• 1 egg white

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Method:

1. Combine the honey, water, lemon juice, garlic and ginger in a bowl. Slice the chicken into thin strips; transfer to a non-metal dish and brush with the honey mixture. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 12 hours. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and drain well.

2. To make batter: Combine the flour, oil, water, honey , soy sauce and sherry in a bowl; mix until smooth. Whisk the egg white until light and fluffy. Quickly fold into the flour mixture.

3. Dip the chicken pieces into the batter, draining excess. Heat 3-4 cm oil in a pan; add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, and cook for 2 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from the oil; drain on paper towels. Serve hot.