Indian Style Honey Chicken

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken (boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces) (Preferably thigh or breast, skinless)
• 3 tablespoons Cornflour (cornstarch) (For coating chicken)
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (maida) (For coating chicken)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder (Adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (Dark or light, as preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 500 ml Oil (for frying) (Vegetable or sunflower oil)
• 1 piece Green chili (optional) (Finely chopped, for extra heat)
• 2 stalks Spring onion (for garnish, optional) (Chopped)

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken Marinade

   In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, red chili powder, and ginger-garlic paste. Mix well to coat all pieces evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

2. Heat Oil for Frying

   Pour oil into a deep frying pan or wok and heat on medium-high until it reaches about 180°C (test by dropping a small piece of batter; it should sizzle immediately).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

3. Fry Chicken

   Add marinated chicken pieces in batches. Fry on medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 180°C

4. Prepare Honey Sauce

   In a clean pan, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add green chili (if using), soy sauce, vinegar, tomato ketchup, and honey. Stir and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Toss Chicken in Sauce

   Add fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Toss well to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce is sticky.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Garnish and Serve

   Transfer honey chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped spring onion. Serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

7. Cleanup

   Dispose of used oil safely. Wash all utensils, pans, and surfaces with hot soapy water.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

22g

Carbohydrates

28g

Fat

16g

Fiber

1g