PF Chang's Crispy Honey Chicken
PF Chang's Crispy Honey Chicken is a crowd-pleaser thanks to its perfect blend of Asian flavors and puffy coating that stays crispy even after smothering in the honey sauce.
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN:
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 eggs large
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil for frying
FOR HONEY CHICKEN SAUCE:
- ½ cup (8 tbsp) honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp to mix with cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
FOR SERVING:
- green onions thinly sliced
- cilantro freshly chopped
Instructions
STEP 1 - PREPARE THE COATING
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces.
- Combine the eggs with a fork or a whisker and then adding salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Apply a coating to each piece of chicken and set aside.
- Dredge each chicken piece on a plate covered with cornstarch.
- Dip each piece in the egg mixture
- Cover again in the cornstarch mixture.
STEP 2 - COOK THE CHICKEN
- Heat about 3 inches of oil in a deep pan.
- Add slowly the chicken pieces making sure not to put too much at one go.
- Fry both sides until golden brown and crispy.
- Place the finished batch on a paper towel to absorb the extra oil.
- Continue frying the other batches.
STEP 3 - PREPARE THE HONEY SAUCE
- Add the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil and water to a medium pan.
- Turn on the heat and let it simmer slowly.
- Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and add it to the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to boil and stir until it thickens.
STEP 4 - SERVE
- Toss the chicken to the sauce and mix until the chicken is well smothered.
- Divide into portions over a bed of fried rice or noodles.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and freshly chopped cilantro.