Chinese Chicken with Honey and Fried Spaghetti - Mezes Csirke

Diverse - Chinese Chicken with Honey and Fried Spaghetti - Mezes Csirke by Catinca H. - Recipia

To prepare a delicious dish that perfectly combines flavors and textures, we start by making the marinade, an essential mixture that will enrich the meat with a special flavor. In a large bowl, we mix all the ingredients for the marinade: soy sauce, crushed garlic, grated ginger, a tablespoon of honey, pepper, and lemon juice. After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, we add the strips of meat cut into uniform sizes, ensuring that each piece is well coated with this aromatic mix. We cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours, ideally overnight, for the flavors to penetrate the meat well. Once the marinating time has expired, we turn our attention to preparing the batter for frying. In another bowl, we combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt, mixing the dry ingredients well. In the center of the mixture, we add a fresh egg, oil, and gradually water, continuously mixing until we obtain a homogeneous batter, with a consistency similar to pancake batter but slightly thicker. This batter will ensure a crispy and golden crust for our meat. We heat the oil in a deep pan and, when it is well heated, we take each strip of marinated meat, coat it in the prepared batter, then immerse it in the hot oil. We fry the meat until it becomes golden and crispy on all sides, then remove it onto a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. The next step is to prepare the honey glaze, which will add a sweet and sticky note to the dish. In a larger pot, we heat the honey, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and a tablespoon of vinegar. We mix the ingredients well and let them boil, then carefully add the fried meat, coating it well in the aromatic sauce. If you prefer a spicier taste, add some finely chopped hot peppers. Once the meat is well coated, we transfer it to a serving dish. To accompany this delicious dish, we will prepare fried spaghetti. We boil the spaghetti in a pot of salted water according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process. In a pan, we heat four tablespoons of oil and sauté the finely chopped onion, grated carrots, and bell peppers. Once the vegetables become slightly translucent, we add the boiled spaghetti and mix everything well. We add soy sauce and let it fry on low heat for 2-3 minutes, adding salt to taste to enhance the flavors. For serving, we arrange a generous portion of fried spaghetti on a plate and top it with the strips of honey-glazed meat. This dish not only looks appetizing but also offers a mix of textures and flavors that will delight any gourmet. Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for Bait: 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar. Ingredients for breading the meat: 1/2 cup flour (250 ml cup)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt. Honey glaze: 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional if you want the meat spicy
  • 1 chopped chili pepper). Main ingredient: 500 g chicken breast or thigh
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • oil for frying.

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Category: Diverse Author: Catinca H. Views: 1 Date: 05.10.2024
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