Gluten Free Chinese Honey Chicken

This healthier & better-than-takeout recipe for Chinese Honey Chicken is easy to make at home in only 30 minutes, and it’s gluten free!

A lot of inspiration for new recipe creation comes from suggestions by friends or family members. “Oh hey, I really love this dish, but can you make it healthier?” or “I’ve been looking for a good recipe for this or that.”

Today I introduce Gluten Free Chinese Honey Chicken! It’s very lightly pan fried in olive oil, instead of deep fried and lightly battered in cornstarch, making it a healthier, lighter, and of course, gluten-free version of the Chinese Honey Chicken you’ll get from your local takeout!


Ingredients

• ½ cup honey
• 2 tbsp Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 egg (whisked)
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cubes)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red chili pepper (de-seeded & sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp green onions (diced)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes together, set the bowl aside.
2. Combine the cornstarch and brown sugar in a shallow bowl or on a rimmed plate.
3. Place the whisked egg in a separate shallow bowl.
4. Add the chicken to the egg, then coat it in the cornstarch mixture.
5. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the chili pepper and garlic.
7. Saute 1-2 minutes, then add the coated chicken.
8. Cook the chicken until slightly brown on all sides.
9. Pour the honey sauce over the chicken, sauté 2-3 minutes.
10. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
11. Top with the diced green onions and serve.

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