Dim Sum and Asian Snacks Recipes - Honeyed Chicken Pieces Snacks Recipe

 
 

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


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.