Honey Walnut Chicken
- 🍗 2 chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
- 🌽 1 cup of cornstarch
- 💧 1 cup of carbonated water
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 🛢️ Oil for frying
- 🌰 1 cup of walnuts
- 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 💧 1/2 cup of water
- 🍬 1/2 cup of sugar
- 🥄 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 🍶 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 🍯 2 tablespoons honey
- 🍋 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 🍚 White rice (for serving)
- 🧄 Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Honey Walnut Chicken is a tantalizing blend of crispy chicken and candied walnuts, drizzled with a creamy, sweet sauce. This dish marries the textures of crunchy, fried chicken with the soft crunch of walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious sauce made from mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice. Served over white rice and garnished with green onions, it is a quick and delightful dinner option, perfect for satisfying the entire family with its unique combination of flavors and textures.
This Honey Walnut Chicken recipe is a scrumptious blend of crispy chicken tossed in a creamy and sweet sauce, paired with candied walnuts. Perfect for a quick and delightful dinner, it's sure to be a family favorite. Serve it over a bed of fluffy white rice and sprinkle with green onions for a touch of freshness.
Ingredients
🍗 2 chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
🌽 1 cup of cornstarch
💧 1 cup of carbonated water
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🛢️ Oil for frying
🌰 1 cup of walnuts
🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
💧 1/2 cup of water
🍬 1/2 cup of sugar
🥄 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
🍶 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
🍯 2 tablespoons honey
🍋 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1- Prepare the Walnuts:
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the walnuts and toast for about a minute.
- Pour in the sugar and water.
- Allow the mixture to boil for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, transfer the walnuts to a plate, and let them cool.
2- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine sliced chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, cornstarch, and carbonated water.
- Mix well to ensure the chicken is coated evenly.
- Heat oil in a pan over high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until they are crispy, golden, and cooked through.
- Remove and drain excess oil.
3- Make the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice until well combined and smooth.
4- Assemble the Dish:
- Once the chicken is fried, add it to the sauce along with the prepared walnuts.
- Toss everything together until the chicken and walnuts are fully coated with the sauce.
5- Serve:
- Serve the Honey Walnut Chicken over a bed of white rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired for an added burst of flavor and color.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450
Nutritional Information per Serving: Protein: 25g, Fat: 30g, Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment Needed:
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Plate for cooling walnuts
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the oil is hot before frying the chicken to achieve a crispy texture.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce while it's still warm to help absorb the flavors better.
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