Honey Crispy Chicken Soy (Print-Friendly Version)
Crunchy fried chicken drizzled in a sweet honey soy sauce for a mouthwatering main dish.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Honey Sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
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1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
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Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 cup honey
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1 tablespoon water
→ Chicken
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3 large chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds, cut into large bite-sized pieces
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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Canola oil or vegetable oil, enough for 2 to 3 inches deep in skillet
# How to Make It:
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Move the fried chicken onto a plate lined with paper towels to get rid of extra oil.
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Take two chicken pieces at a time. First, coat them in the flour mix, then dip in buttermilk, and back to the flour mix. Shake off any extra.
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In a large, deep skillet, add 2 to 3 inches of canola or vegetable oil. Turn the heat to medium-high while you get everything else ready.
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Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Gradually add it to the boiling sauce while whisking. Bring it back to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add extra water if it's too thick.
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In one bowl, mix together flour, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and onion powder. In another bowl, pour in the buttermilk.
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Over medium heat in a saucepan, mix honey, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, sesame oil, vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk it and bring it to a boil.
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Carefully place chicken pieces in hot oil and fry for about 5 to 7 minutes each batch. Turn them occasionally until they turn golden and the internal temperature hits 165°F.
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Gather all the fried chicken in a big bowl. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over them and gently mix until every piece is well coated.
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Dig in right away, garnished with sliced green onions and accompanied by steamed rice if you'd like.
# Extra Information:
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If you like more sauce, consider making one and a half times the original amount. Doubling may make it too sweet.
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Keep the sauce on low heat while frying the chicken so it stays warm and pourable.