Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken. Featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for slurry)
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in cornstarch, then dip into the beaten eggs.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the chicken until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy texture, double fry the chicken.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
