Honey Seared Chicken (Pf Chang’s Copycat)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Honey Seared Chicken (Pf Chang's Copycat) recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces flour
2 1/2 ounces cornstarch
1 egg
6 fluid ounces water
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 lb boneless chicken breast , cut up
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sake or 1/2 cup rice wine
1/2 cup honey
3 fluid ounces rice vinegar
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
6 tablespoons sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
533
Sugar
51g
Fat
8g
This Honey Seared Chicken recipe is a copycat version of the popular dish served at PF Chang's and is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The chicken pieces are battered in a delicate mixture of flour, cornstarch, and egg and then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. The tangy-sweet sauce made from a combination of sake or rice wine, honey, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, and sugar gives it a sticky and savory flavor. This homemade version of Honey Seared Chicken is easy to make and tastes just as good as the restaurant version.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, egg, water, baking soda and baking powder until smooth.
2.Dip chicken pieces in the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
3.Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375°F.
4.Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through.
5.Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
6.Mix light soy sauce, white pepper, kosher salt and cornstarch in a small bowl.
7.In a wok or large skillet, stir together the sake or rice wine, honey, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, and sugar until well combined.
8.Add cornstarch mixture to the wok and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
9.Add the fried chicken pieces to the wok and toss to coat with the sauce.

PROS

This dish is a delicious homemade version of the popular Honey seared chicken served at PF Chang’s.

The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and pairs perfectly with a bowl of sticky rice.

CONS

This dish is deep-fried, which can make it high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, and this dish is made even healthier by the honey and soy sauce which have been linked to reducing inflammation in the body.

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