Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken
A deliciously crispy chicken dish coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Breading
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup cold water
Frying Oil
- as needed Vegetable oil for frying
Sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) for heat
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with water (optional, for thickening)
Garnish
- to taste Sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Mix cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg and water mixture, then coat with the dry mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry coated chicken until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce if desired. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken.