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Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken plated with sesame seeds and green onions, served with jasmine rice.

Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken

A crispy and flavorful honey garlic chicken recipe that’s better than takeout! Perfectly crunchy fried chicken tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 cup oil for frying
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

 

  • Green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Whisk eggs in one bowl. Mix flour and cornstarch in another.
  • Dip the chicken in egg, then coat it with the flour mixture.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
  • In a pan, sauté minced garlic. Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss crispy chicken in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles!
    Golden-brown crispy chicken pieces frying in a pan with bubbling hot oil.
    Frying battered chicken to achieve the perfect crispy texture for honey garlic chicken.

Notes

  • For Extra Crispy Chicken: Double-fry the chicken by frying it once, letting it rest, and frying again for 1-2 minutes.
  • Healthier Options: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.

 

  • Want it Spicy? Add red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon of sriracha.
  • Author: Hanna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying, Baking (Alternative), Air Frying (Alternative)
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g (If using fresh oil)
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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