Here’s a sticky, sweet, and crispy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe — perfect for dinner and easily made at home.
🍯 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
Serves 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Coat & Fry Chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dip in beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken until golden and crispy (5–7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
2️⃣ Make Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
3️⃣ Combine & Serve
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
💡 Tips
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken: fry once at lower heat, let rest, then fry again at higher heat.
- You can bake instead of fry: bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes and then toss in sauce.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like a sweet-spicy kick.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker honey garlic chicken version or a one-pan skillet version for easier cleanup.
