This is a clone of the PF Chang's recipe of the same name. Oddly enough, there is no honey in it.
tags: chinese, chicken, stir-fry
serves: 4
- 1 1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
- 2 cups peanut oil, for deep-frying
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped ginger
- 3 tablespoons finely sliced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Chinese white rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
- 1 teaspoon water
Mix the batter ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl until smooth. Cover and leave at room temperature for for 30 minutes.
Combine the chicken with the batter. Heat a wok or large deep skillet add the oil for frying. When the oil begins smoking, stir-fry the chicken in batches for 2 minutes or until the batter is just firm. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Return the chicken to the oil and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Toss with sauce (see below) and serve over steamed rice.
TO MAKE SAUCE: Heat a small saucepan and add the oil, ginger and garlic, stirring for 30 seconds. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 2 minutes or until it starts to thicken.