Spicy Honey Chicken

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Fried chicken in a sticky glaze of honey, chili and sesame — sweet with a real kick.

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A golden glaze where honey meets chili.

The ritual

1
Crisp fry
Chicken is fried golden until light and crunchy.
2
Honey-chili glaze
Honey, chili and garlic are reduced into a thick, sticky sauce.
3
Glaze & toss
The crisp chicken is tossed until coated in glossy glaze.
4
Sesame finish
Topped with toasted sesame for a nutty crunch.

A journey through time

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Sweet-heat roots
Pairing honey and chili is a classic of southern Chinese cooking.
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The wok era
Fast wok-frying keeps the crunch under a sweet glaze.
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A street-food favourite
Today one of the most-loved sweet-and-spicy bites.

Good to know

Its sweetness comes from honey, not just sugar.

Chili brings the kick, honey rounds it off.

That signature shine means a well-reduced sauce.

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