Honey Chilli Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 kg chicken fillets
  • flour
  • salt
  • oil (for deep frying)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornflour
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 6 shallots

Instructions

  1. Dice chicken and coat lightly with flour which has been seasoned with salt.
  2. Fry chicken in batches in hot oil until golden brown or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels.
  4. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  5. Pour off excess oil leaving one tablespoon of oil in pan.
  6. Add ginger to pan, saute gently one minute.
  7. Add honey, stir for one minute.
  8. Add combined cornflour, water, chilli sauce, lemon juice and soy sauce.
  9. Stir until sauce boils and thickens.
  10. Add chicken pieces, toss in sauce for three minutes or until chicken is heated through.
  11. Add sliced shallots, cook for a further minute.
  12. Serve with rice or chinese noodles.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

526 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 26g 33% DV
Carbs 65.1g 24% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 31g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11903mg 100% DV
Potassium 693mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 87mg 7% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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