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Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken Recipe
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This Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken recipe combines crispy chicken bites with a sticky, flavorful sauce that’s both sweet and spicy. A perfect Asian-inspired dish that’s easy to make and sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients

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Main Dish:

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the sauce:

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1–2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge and coat: Dredge each chicken piece in cornstarch, then dip in beaten egg to coat.
  3. Fry the chicken: In a skillet, fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Make the sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, red pepper flakes, garlic, and black pepper in a pan. Simmer, add cornstarch slurry, and thicken.
  5. Combine chicken and sauce: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Serve: Serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, sauté the chicken instead of frying.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level.
  • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

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