Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Sticky golden chicken pieces coated in a glossy honey glaze create a quick dinner solution that satisfies cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized, uniform chunks for consistent cooking.
- Create three separate breading bowls: first, mix 1 cup flour with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika; second, crack and beat 1 egg; third, pour ½ cup cornstarch.
- Individually dredge each chicken piece through flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then dip into beaten egg, and finally roll thoroughly in cornstarch.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet, heating to exactly 350°F for optimal crispiness.
- Carefully place coated chicken pieces into hot oil, frying 3-4 pieces simultaneously to prevent overcrowding.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until exterior reaches a deep golden-brown color and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken onto paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Prepare sauce by combining ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic in a small saucepan.
- Warm sauce over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently to blend flavors.
- Gently toss crispy chicken in warm honey sauce until each piece is evenly and generously coated.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken pieces are evenly sized for consistent cooking and crispy texture.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the correct oil temperature, which prevents greasy chicken and ensures a perfect golden-brown crust.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with rice flour or a gluten-free blend and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Let the chicken rest on a wire rack after frying to keep the coating extra crisp and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg