Description
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is a show-stopping dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect for any occasion. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an irresistible meal that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. With its perfectly crispy exterior and juicy interior, this dish is sure to impress at gatherings, date nights, or casual weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate in a mix of soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and rice vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
- Lightly coat each piece of marinated chicken in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F/175°C) and fry the chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- In another pan, combine leftover marinade with more honey over low heat until bubbling. Toss fried chicken in this sauce until well-coated.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg