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Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken
Photo: Lily Banse

Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken

11 ingredients 4 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

788
Calories
44g
Protein
23g
Fat
94g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 ea . (16 ounces ) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1½- inch pieces
  • 3 eggs , beaten
  • Poultry Shake
  • Cornmeal
  • Oil for deep-frying
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, heated to boiling
  • 1½ tsp granulated sugar

Directions

1

Dip chicken pieces into eggs. Season liberally with poultry shake and dredge in cornmeal, then move to a plate and let rest 2–3 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat oil to 350°F. Add chicken pieces, working in batches if needed, and fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Drain on a cooling rack set above a half-sheet pan .

3

Combine remaining ingredients. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.

4

Serve warm.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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