Lihle Mahambehlala's Savoury Scone & Korean Chicken Recipe
“On 31st July Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine was invited to the 2022 Honey Festival Competitions hosted by the KZN Bee Farmers Association. These were the recipes demonstrated by the students.”
Lihle Mahambehlala's Open Savoury Scone with Korean Chicken Bites
SERVINGS: 20 MINI BITES
INGREDIENTS
4 Chicken Breasts (diced) Oryx Salt & Pepper
100g Champagne Valley Flour 2 Eggs
150g Bread Crumbs Sunflower oil for deep frying
Glazing Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame Oil 1tsp of Gochujang
2 tbsp Ginger Powder
1/2 cup Honey
1 cup Soy Sauce
Extras
Sesame Seeds
Coriander
Honey Mustard Mayonnaise
Yield: 375ml
3 Egg Yolks
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 Clove Garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp Warm Water
125ml Olive Oil
125ml Sunflower Oil
3 tbsp Honey
Oryx Salt & Pepper
DIRECTIONS
Method I Chicken
Start off by seasoning chicken with salt and pepper
Crumb the chicken in flour, eggs and bread crumbs
Pour oil in pot and bring to heat, once oil is hot start deep frying until golden brown
For the sauce pour a spoonful of sesame oil add Gochujang and start frying it off for a minute then add ginger, honey and soy sauce. Stir until there are no lumps.
Add all the cooked chicken to the sauce and coat evenly.
Serve with the Savoury Scone
Method I Honey Mustard Mayonnaise
Whisk the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, garlic and 1 tablespoon of warm water very well until thick and creamy
While whisking add both oils very gradually to form a permanent emulsion
Add the oil slowly for thick consistency
Stir in the honey and lemon juice
Season with salt and pepper
Store in airtight container in the fridge
Plating
Open scone with spread of honey mustard mayonnaise, chicken bites and sesame seeds garnished with coriander.