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Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken

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This crispy Chinese honey garlic chicken recipe features golden fried chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky sauce. It’s a restaurant-style dish you can easily make at home, perfect with rice or noodles.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add beaten eggs and stir to form a batter.
  3. Coat chicken pieces in batter until well covered.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5–6 minutes per batch. Place on a wire rack to drain.
  6. In a skillet, sauté garlic in 1 tbsp oil until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Toss crispy chicken in the sauce until well coated.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay juicier than chicken breasts.
  • Ensure sauce is thick before tossing to help chicken stay crispy.
  • For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Add ginger or chili oil for extra flavor.
  • Use shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood variation.

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