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Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken for Weeknight Dinner

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds 700g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Thighs stay juicier but breasts work well too.
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Creates the base for a crispy coating.
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • Adds extra crunch and lightness.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Enhances flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Adds gentle warmth.
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Helps coating stick to the chicken.
  • Vegetable oil for frying about 1 cup
  • Ensures even crisping.
  • For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • Provides sweetness and glossy texture.
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • The flavor powerhouse.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Adds depth and umami.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Balances sweetness with acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • Thickens the sauce beautifully.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the coating.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another, beat the eggs.
  3. Coat the chicken.
  4. Dip each piece into egg, then into flour mixture. Press gently to ensure full coating.
  5. Heat the oil.
  6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
  7. Fry the chicken.
  8. Cook in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the coating won’t crisp properly.
  10. Drain.
  11. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels.
  12. Make the sauce.
  13. In a saucepan, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
  14. Thicken the sauce.
  15. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy.
  16. Do not boil too hard, or it may thicken too much.
  17. Combine.
  18. Toss crispy chicken in warm sauce just before serving.
  19. Coat quickly and serve immediately to preserve crispiness.