Description
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is a perfect blend of crunch and flavor. Juicy, golden-fried chicken is coated in a rich honey garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, and slightly tangy. This easy-to-make dish delivers restaurant-quality results, making it a favorite for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- For the Crispy Coating:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
- For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge the chicken in a mixture of flour and cornstarch, dip into beaten eggs, and coat again in the dry mixture for extra crispiness.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Deep Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry in small batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Air Fry: Spray with oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Pan Fry: Use medium heat and cook until crispy on all sides.
- Make the Sauce: In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce just before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Enjoy with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, use a 2:1 ratio of flour to cornstarch in the coating.
- To keep the chicken crispy, coat it in the sauce just before serving.
- You can make the sauce in advance and store it separately for meal prep.
- Use gluten-free flour and tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~20g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~25g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg
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