Delicious Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken combines tender, golden-fried chicken with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce for a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Coat chicken pieces in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the chicken: Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the sauce: In a pan, sauté garlic in a little oil. Add honey, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine: Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey to suit your taste.
- For extra crunch, double fry the chicken pieces.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450
- Sodium: ~800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g