Here’s a delicious and easy Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe—sweet, sticky, and perfectly crispy:
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the chicken:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the honey garlic sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening)
Optional garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat in the flour-cornstarch mixture.
2. Fry the chicken
- Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per batch).
- Drain on paper towels.
3. Make the honey garlic sauce
- In a small pan over medium heat, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken, cooking 1–2 minutes until glossy.
4. Combine and serve
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with rice or steamed vegetables.
Tips for extra crispiness:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough (~350°F / 175°C) before frying.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches.
- Toss chicken in sauce just before serving to keep it crispy.
If you want, I can also give a baked version that’s crispy without deep frying—less oil but just as tasty.
Do you want me to share that version?
