Description
This Gluten Free Chinese Honey Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a hint of spice, made with tender chicken cubes coated in a crispy cornstarch batter and simmered in a flavorful honey sauce. Ideal for a quick and delicious gluten-free dinner.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Chicken and Coating
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg (whisked)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cubes)
Cooking Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 thai chili pepper (seeded & sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (diced)
Instructions
- Prepare Honey Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, gluten free soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow bowl or on a rimmed plate, combine the cornstarch and brown sugar to create the coating mixture.
- Whisk Egg: Place the whisked egg in a separate shallow bowl for dipping the chicken.
- Coat Chicken: Dip the chicken cubes into the whisked egg, then dredge them in the cornstarch and brown sugar mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Sauté Aromatics and Chicken: Add the sliced thai chili pepper, minced garlic, and the coated chicken cubes into the hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared honey sauce over the chicken in the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and allow the chicken to simmer gently for 6-8 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the lid, sprinkle diced green onions over the top, and serve the honey chicken hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are evenly coated for a crispy texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Using gluten free soy sauce is essential to keep the recipe gluten free.
- For a lighter option, substitute olive oil with avocado oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: gluten free honey chicken, Chinese honey chicken, gluten free dinner, honey chicken recipe, stovetop chicken, easy Chinese recipes
