Chicken in honey sweet and sour sauce
4 servings
50 minutes
Chicken in honey sweet and sour sauce is a true Eastern delicacy from the depths of Chinese cuisine. This recipe combines the tenderness of chicken meat with a rich palette of flavors: the sweetness of honey, the spiciness of mustard, the saltiness of soy sauce, and a slight tang from tomato paste. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles, creating a harmonious ensemble of tastes. The special cooking technique—quick frying to a crispy crust followed by simmering in aromatic sauce—makes the meat juicy and infused with spices. Chicken in honey sweet and sour sauce is an ideal choice for those wanting to try traditional Asian flavors at home.
1
Cut the chicken (can be replaced with breast fillet, drumsticks, thighs, or shanks) into pieces and place them in a deep pan with heated vegetable oil. Fry on high heat until crispy. You can add a little salt, but remember that soy sauce is salty!
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
2
Add garlic using a garlic press and sauté a bit more under the lid, but reduce the heat.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
3
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mustard, tomato paste, and honey until smooth. I recommend tasting and adjusting the flavor by adding soy sauce or honey.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
4
Add sauce to the chicken, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until desired consistency.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
5
If you want it thicker, after everything is stewed, remove the lid and keep it on high heat for 5 minutes. The excess moisture evaporates and the sauce thickens.