Description
Crispy Honey Chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory that makes dinner feel special without complicated cooking. Sizzling chicken coated in golden honey glaze guarantees smiles around your table and empty plates in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F (200C) for an even, crispy result.
- Create a seasoned coating by blending 1 cup cornstarch, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Dunk each chicken piece into the whisked eggs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the egg-covered chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons vegetable oil evenly across the chicken to help achieve a golden exterior.
- Bake for exactly 20-25 minutes until the chicken turns a rich, crispy golden brown.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the glaze by heating ½ cup honey and ¼ cup soy sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and immediately toss with the warm honey-soy mixture, coating each piece thoroughly.
Notes
- Coating the chicken thoroughly ensures maximum crispiness, so press the flour mixture firmly onto each piece for a perfect crunchy exterior.
- Let the baking sheet warm up in the oven before adding chicken to help create an extra-crisp bottom that doesn’t stick.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend to maintain the same texture and flavor.
- If honey feels too sweet, replace half with sriracha or hot sauce to balance the flavor and add a spicy kick to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg