Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is a takeout-style dish with crunchy battered chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-savory garlic sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for satisfying those Chinese food cravings at home.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for deep frying
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Set up dredging station: one bowl with beaten eggs, one with a mix of cornstarch and flour.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg, then coat in flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on wire rack or paper towels.
- For sauce: sauté garlic in a bit of oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
- Toss fried chicken in the hot sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for spice.
- Double-fry for extra crunch.
- Try with shrimp or tofu as a variation.
- Keep sauce and chicken separate until serving to retain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
