Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a crispy coating that will leave you craving for more. This easy-to-make dish is a surefire hit for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then coat in flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan, fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken.
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
