Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce will have your family requesting seconds before the first plate is empty.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, 1 tsp baking powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dunk each chicken piece into beaten egg, then thoroughly coat in the dry mixture.
- Pour enough oil into a large skillet to reach ½ inch deep. Heat to 375°F over medium-high. Carefully place chicken pieces into hot oil, ensuring they don’t overlap. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean, leaving a thin film of oil. Reduce heat to medium.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves and add to the skillet with 1 tbsp sesame oil. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in ¼ cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp vinegar.
- Simmer sauce for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes glossy. Return chicken to skillet and toss until each piece is evenly coated with sauce.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Double-coat the chicken for extra crispiness by dipping each piece in egg wash twice before flouring.
- Use a thermometer to ensure oil reaches 350°F for perfectly crisp, golden-brown chicken without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour or a gluten-free blend and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust sauce sweetness by balancing honey with a splash of rice vinegar for a tangy-sweet flavor profile that complements the crispy chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg