Here’s a delicious Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe — crunchy on the outside, sticky-sweet and savory on the inside 🍯🍗
🍯🧄 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1½–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 cup cornstarch (for crispiness)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt & black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry to thicken)
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
- Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- Dip each piece into beaten eggs.
- Coat well in cornstarch.
2️⃣ Fry Until Crispy
- Heat oil in a skillet (medium-high).
- Fry chicken in batches 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
(For extra crispiness: double fry — fry once, rest 5 minutes, then fry again 1–2 minutes.)
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, water, and vinegar.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry.
- Cook until thick and glossy.
4️⃣ Toss & Serve
- Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss quickly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
🍚 Serve With:
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Noodles
🔥 Lighter Option
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 14–16 minutes instead of deep frying.
If you’d like, I can also give you a super crispy Asian takeout-style version with a crunchy batter instead of cornstarch coating.
