Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken, a sweet and savory dish that’s sure to please your taste buds. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch crust, tossed in a luscious honey garlic sauce, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
- sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry, dredge in cornstarch, dip in beaten eggs, and set aside.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet or wok, fry chicken until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss fried chicken in sauce until coated. Garnish and serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-fry the chicken.
- Consider using chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying honey or vinegar levels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
