Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the crispy and flavorful delight of Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken. This Asian-inspired dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate pan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, garlic, and ginger. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Coat the Chicken: Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-fry the chicken pieces.
- Adjust honey or vinegar to taste for more sweetness or tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
