How to Make Crispy Honey Chicken: PF Chang's Recipe Secrets Revealed!
Recreate the popular and delicious PF Chang's Crispy Honey Chicken at home! This dish features crispy fried chicken coated in a tangy and sweet honey sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts sliced into chunks
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Chicken Batter
- 0.5 cup self-rising flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 piece egg white only
Honey Sauce
- 0.33 cup rice wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup honey good quality honey preferred
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.33 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
- 2 cloves garlic grated
For Serving
- 3 stalks green onions sliced for serving/topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat your oil to 350 degrees. Use a candy thermometer to monitor and adjust the heat as needed. Set up a cooling rack with paper towels underneath nearby.
- Whisk together all batter ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Batter will be very drippy; this is normal.
- Dip chicken chunks in the batter, ensuring full coverage. Carefully place into hot oil in batches. Fry for 5-6 minutes, ensuring even browning.
- Once fried, place chicken chunks onto the cooling rack. Keep in a 200-degree oven to stay warm until serving.
- In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch mixture. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stir, and continue to cook until thickened to desired consistency.
- When ready to serve, toss crispy chicken in sauce in a mixing bowl. Place on top of rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
A perfect dish for a family dinner or special gathering, packed with a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors.