Fried dishes made from chicken are loved by both children and adults, so they never go out of style in family meals. Today, TasteVN will help you learn 2 delicious and attractive ways to make honey fried chicken that are extremely simple. Let’s get cooking with this delicious dish right away!
1. Honey Fried Chicken with Mashed Apples
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Honey Fried Chicken with Mashed Apples For 4 servings
Chicken thighs 6 pieces Honey 5 tablespoons Apples 2 fruits Bell pepper 1 piece Potato 1 piece Lemon 1 piece Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1 tablespoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil a little Salt/pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious apples
- Choose apples with bright colors, shiny skin, and a smooth touch. Avoid buying apples that are dull, bruised, or have worm damage.
- Choose dark-colored apples that have small white specks on the skin as they are sweet apples.
- It is advisable to buy apples of moderate size, not too big or too small. The stem should be fresh and firmly attached to the fruit. Do not choose apples with loose stems or dried stems.
- Delicious apples have a very fragrant smell, feel round, firm, and heavy in hand. Pressing on the apple should feel firm and heavy. Try flicking the apple with your finger; if it produces a clear sound, then it is a good apple.
Tools needed
Oven, meat grinder, knife, bowl, spoon, plastic wrap,…
How to prepare Honey Fried Chicken with Mashed Apples
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Prepare the chicken
Wash the pre-prepared chicken thighs thoroughly, use a towel to dry them, then make two cuts on the meat so that the chicken absorbs the seasoning better.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the apples with salt water, leave the skin on, remove the seeds and hard parts inside, then chop them finely.
Wash the bell peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and cut them into bite-sized strips. Peel the potatoes, wash them, and cut them into small pieces.
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Make the mashed apple honey sauce
Take 1/2 of the chopped apples and put them in a blender, then blend until smooth. Next, squeeze the juice from 1/2 a yellow lemon into the mixture and continue to blend until well combined.
Pour the blended apple mixture into a bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 4 tablespoons of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and mix well.
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Marinate the chicken
Pour half of the apple sauce you just made into the chicken thighs and rub it evenly for 5 minutes so that the sauce covers the chicken thighs completely. At this point, use plastic wrap to cover the bowl of chicken, and place it in the refrigerator refrigerator for 6 hours to let the chicken absorb the spices.
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Roast the chicken
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius, brush a layer of cooking oil on the baking tray, then place the marinated chicken thighs on it, and roast for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. When the chicken is golden and fragrant, take the baking tray out.
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Marinate vegetables
Place the chopped bell peppers and potatoes into a bowl, add 1/2 of the remaining apple marinated with 1/2 of the remaining sauce, and add the juice of 1/2 a lemon, then mix well.
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Roast chicken for the second time
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius, place the marinated vegetables into a baking tray, then arrange the chicken thighs that were roasted the first time on top, and continue to roast in the oven for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Afterwards, take the chicken out, brush another layer of honey on top, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
The hot honey fried chicken with mashed apples is incredibly fragrant. The chicken thighs are golden and crispy on the outside, soft and fatty on the inside, infused with the flavors of honey and sour-sweet mashed apples, served with fresh, crunchy, and naturally sweet vegetables that are extremely appealing!
2. Honey Mustard Fried Chicken
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Honey Mustard Fried Chicken Serves 4 people
Chicken thighs 400 gr Onion 1 bulb Bell pepper 1 fruit Green onions 2 stalks Eggs 2 fruits Honey 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Roasted black sesame 1 teaspoon Tempura flour 100 gr Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 110 ml Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- Choose onions that are round in shape and have long roots, as these are the tasty bulbs.
- The skin should be thin, smooth, beautiful yellow color, without blemishes, and tightly hugging the bulb.
- Do not choose bulbs that are misshapen, have lost roots, or have dry, withered skin.
- Absolutely do not buy bulbs that have sprouted, with hard and soft spots, or uneven color as these are old onions and will be bitter.
What is yellow mustard? Where to buy yellow mustard?
- Yellow mustard has a thick but more liquid consistency compared to regular green mustard. Yellow mustard is usually made from white mustard seeds mixed with vinegar, sugar, and a bit of turmeric powder. Additionally, yellow mustard is known to be made from various spicy flowers.
- Yellow mustard is generally less pungent than green mustard, with a mild spicy and slightly sweet flavor. This type of mustard is often used for dipping grilled foods, mixing into marinades, etc.
- You can easily find yellow mustard at spice shops, supermarkets, or large grocery stores.
How to make Honey Mustard Fried Chicken
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
Buy ready-to-cook chicken thighs, remove skin and bones, wash thoroughly, drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Place the chicken in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and mix well to marinate the chicken.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the onion, wash it, and cut it into wedges.
Remove seeds from the chili and chop it finely. Wash the green onion and chop it finely.
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Coating and frying the chicken
Add 2 beaten eggs to the marinated chicken in a bowl and mix well, then add 100g of crispy flour, stirring continuously to coat the chicken evenly.
Heat a pan on the stove with 100ml of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the coated chicken and fry until golden brown on all sides, then remove and drain on paper towels.
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Making the honey mustard sauce
Make the honey mustard sauce with the recipe: 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of water, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and stir well to combine the ingredients.
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Fried chicken with honey mustard sauce
Place another pan on the stove, heat 10ml of cooking oil, then add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the chopped onion and stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent, then add the fried chicken, the honey mustard sauce just made, and chili peppers, stir well for about 2 – 3 minutes for the chicken pieces to absorb the sauce, then turn off the heat.
Place the chicken on a plate and sprinkle another teaspoon of toasted black sesame seeds on top to enjoy.
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Final product
Thus, the golden, fragrant honey mustard fried chicken is complete. The chicken is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, combined with the spicy and sweet honey mustard sauce that is incredibly flavorful.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- Choose chicken that has a pink-red color, with no bruises or dark spots on the skin. Avoid buying those with dark skin as they are chickens that died before being processed.
- When buying chicken, select those with light yellow, thin, smooth skin, high elasticity, with darker yellow in some areas like the breast, wings, and back.
- Use your hand to press on the areas (thigh, breast) to check if the chicken is water-injected. If the chicken feels mushy, slippery, or deformed, do not buy it.
- You can choose pre-prepared or frozen chicken, making it easier for cooking at reputable supermarkets or food stores to ensure quality.
Above are 2 ways to make honey fried chicken with mashed apples and super delicious mustard that are extremely simple. TasteVN wishes you success from the very first attempt!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels: Little Duck’s Kitchen and Mon Ngon Moi Ngay.
