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Oh my goodness, ladies and gents, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Chinese recipe that’s been passed down through generations (and may have been slightly tweaked by yours truly 😉). Today, I’m sharing my secret weapon for impressing guests – Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Diamond Fried Rice.
Listen, we’ve all had those moments when takeout seems like the easier option, but trust me, once you nail this recipe, you’ll be breaking up with your delivery app!
What you’ll need (because we’re fancy like that):
For the Chicken:
– 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup cornstarch
– Salt and pepper (don’t be shy with these!)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– Oil for frying
For the Diamond Fried Rice:
– 2 cups day-old rice (fresh rice = mushy mess, trust me on this one!)
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
– 3 green onions, chopped
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– Sesame oil (my secret ingredient 💁♀️)
Now, let’s get cooking, bestie! First, coat those chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then dredge in cornstarch mixed with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat your oil in a wok or deep pan.
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Fry the chicken until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes each side). Remove and drain on paper towels. For the sauce, combine minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce in a pan. Let it bubble away until it thickens slightly, then toss in your crispy chicken.
For the rice (this is where the magic happens), heat some oil in a wok, scramble your eggs, then set aside. Stir-fry those veggies until they’re tender-crisp. Add your day-old rice, breaking up any clumps (nobody likes rice lumps, am I right?). Add the eggs back in, drizzle with soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil, then finish with green onions.
Serve your gorgeous honey garlic chicken over the diamond fried rice, and watch as your family fights over seconds!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many marriage proposals I’ve received after serving this dish (kidding… mostly 😏).
Don’t forget to comment below and tell me how this recipe turned out for you! Did your family lick their plates clean? Did your picky eater actually ask for seconds? I want to hear all about it! And remember to follow me on Newsbreak for more mouthwatering recipes that’ll have your family thinking you secretly enrolled in culinary school!
XOXO,
Your favorite food-obsessed friend 💋
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