cinderellasapron Today we are making the Honey Chicken from Yak and Yeti at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You can smell the wonderful aroma of this chicken when you are walking through Animal Kingdom, and it is a fan favorite for good reason! A light and crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet, sour, sticky honey sauce. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions. We like to serve it with white rice and mixed vegetables. This dish is a crowd pleaser, and very easy to make!
Yak and Yeti's Honey Chicken
A light and crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet, sour, sticky honey sauce. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with white rice and mixed vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- For the Marinade:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cooking wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- For the Batter:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Honey Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil, for frying
- sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish
Directions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place the cubed chicken breast in a large bowl or bag. Pour marinade over the top. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, water, egg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Drain chicken from marinade. 3. Heat the oil in large pot to 350 degrees F. Coat the chicken pieces in the batter, and using a fork, drain off the excess and place right into hot oil. Fry in batches, about 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a sheet pan lined with towels. 4. To make the honey sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Whisk, cooking for about 3-4 minutes or until thickened and simmering. 5. Once the chicken is done frying, toss in the honey sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice and vegetables.
