Ah, Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken—a sweet, garlicky, and crunchy delight! Perfect for dinner with rice, noodles, or a simple salad. Here’s a complete recipe that’s crispy on the outside and juicy inside:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry for thickening)
Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece in beaten egg, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 4–5 minutes per batch).
- Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a separate pan, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook until glossy.
- Combine:
- Toss the crispy chicken in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, fried rice, or stir-fried vegetables.
Tips for Extra Crispy Chicken
- Double coat: For extra crunch, dip the chicken again in egg and flour before frying.
- High heat oil: Keeps chicken crispy without absorbing too much oil.
- Sauce timing: Toss chicken in sauce just before serving so it stays crispy longer.
- Oven-finish option: After frying, you can briefly bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to keep crispiness.
If you like, I can also give a one-pan Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken stir-fry version that skips deep frying but still gives that crispy-tender texture.
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