Chinese Honey Chicken Marions Kitchen Food

STICKY CHINESE FIVE SPICE CHICKEN | MARION'S KITCHEN

Steps:

• Step 1.In a large bowl, combine the hoisin, honey, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic and Chinese five spice. Add the chicken pieces and mix until well coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Step 2.Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F (fan-forced).
• Step 3.Line a large baking tray or roasting dish with foil. Top with a baking rack. Place the chicken pieces onto the baking rack. Cook in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Step 4.While the chicken is cooking, steam the Chinese broccoli in a bamboo steamer. Or alternatively, place the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl, add a ¼ cup water. Then cover with cling film and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Leave covered until ready to serve.
• Step 5.Mix the basting sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Step 6.Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the top of the pieces with the basting sauce. Place back into the oven to cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked through.
• Step 7.Serve with steamed Chinese broccoli and rice.

CHINESE HONEY CHICKEN | MARION'S KITCHEN

Steps:

• Step 1.In a large bowl, place chicken and marinade ingredients. Mix thoroughly to break up the egg white. Allow to marinate for 10-20 minutes.
• Step 2.In another bowl, mix together the chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, vinegar, honey, soy sauce and sugar.
• Step 3.Place the flour in a large tray or bowl. Add the chicken pieces and the marinade and use your hands to pat and press the liquid and flour together around the chicken pieces to form a craggy coating.
• Step 4.Fill a wok or saucepan to about 1/3 capacity with the vegetable oil. Heat over high heat. The oil is hot enough for frying at 325°F or 165°C or when a wooden spoon dipped into the oil forms small little bubbles. Shake excess flour from the chicken pieces. Cook chicken pieces in 2 to 3 batches for about 3 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper.
• Step 5.In a clean wok or pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and then add the garlic. Cook for about 10 seconds or until fragrant. Then add the chicken stock mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid starts to foam. Then add the cornstarch mixture. Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Notes: - Shaoxing is a Chinese cooking wine made from fermented rice. Use it to add flavour to Asian broths, stocks and stir-fries. If you don't wish to use alcohol simply substitute chicken stock.

MARION'S CHICKEN IN HONEY-MUSTARD MARINADE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F
• Wash the chicken breast fillets and pat dry. If one side is much thicker than the other you may want to give it a quick pound with a meat mallet (skin-side down) to even it out.
• For the sauce, mix the Dijon mustard, honey, dill and orange zest in a small bowl, stir well.
• Brush both sides of the fillets with the marinade and bake the chicken for 30 minutes.
• Cut the fillets with a sharp knife on the thickest part, if the juices run clear they are done.

CHINESE HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• MIX THE BATTER INGREDIENTS together in a medium-sized bowl; it should be thick and smooth.
• Allow the batter to sit, covered for at least 30 minutes.
• Combine the chicken with the batter.
• Heat a wok or large deep skillet until it is hot and add the oil for frying.
• When the oil is barely smoking, deep-fry the chicken for 2 minutes or until the batter is just firm.
• You should do this in several batches.
• Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• TO MAKE SAUCE: Heat a small saucepan; when it is hot, add the oil, ginger and garlic, and stir for 30 seconds.
• Then add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Keep warm.
• Reheat the oil in the wok until it is very hot, but not smoking.
• Deep-fry the chicken again until it is golden and crisp, about 1 minute.
• Remove and drain, place on a warm platter, drizzle with the sauce (and sprinkle with the optional toasted sesame seeds if desired) and serve immediately.