Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Stir-Fried Noodles and Steamed Rice

Ingredients:

For the Crispy Chicken:

• 500g boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk or water
• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ cup bell peppers (red and green, diced)

For the Stir-Fried Noodles:

• 200g egg noodles (cooked)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• ½ cup bell peppers (sliced)
• ½ cup shredded cabbage
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp oil

For the White Rice:

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crispy Chicken:

• 1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
• 2. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.
• 3. Dip chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
• 4. Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
• 5. Drain on paper towels.

2. Make the Sauce:

• 1. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté garlic and ginger.
• 2. Add soy sauce, honey, ketchup, vinegar, hoisin sauce, and chili flakes.
• 3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce thicken.
• 4. Add bell peppers and fried chicken, tossing to coat well.

3. Stir-Fry the Noodles:

• 1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic, onion, bell peppers, and cabbage.
• 2. Add cooked noodles and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
• 3. Toss well and cook for another 2 minutes.

4. Cook the White Rice:

• 1. Rinse rice and add it to a pot with water and salt.
• 2. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.

Serving:

Plate the steamed rice, crispy glazed chicken, and stir-fried noodles together.

Enjoy your delicious homemade meal!