Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is the perfect combination of crunchy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This dish is a restaurant favorite that you can easily recreate at home. With its golden-brown exterior and irresistible sauce, it’s a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Repeat for all chicken pieces and set aside.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring they do not overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and add the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Coat the Chicken:
- Add the fried chicken to the saucepan with the honey garlic sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve:
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- For an extra crispy texture, double-fry the chicken by frying it once, letting it rest, and then frying it a second time briefly.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12gg
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg