Description
Succulent Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken brings golden-brown perfection to your dinner table with irresistible flavors. Juicy chicken pieces glazed in sweet and savory sauce promise a restaurant-worthy meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Frying Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry)
Garnish Ingredients:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken pieces by generously seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Create a three-stage coating system: combine flour and cornstarch in one vessel, whisk eggs in another, and place panko breadcrumbs in the third container.
- Methodically dredge each chicken piece through the flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then transfer to the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off before rolling in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to precisely 350F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Carefully lower breaded chicken into hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
- Fry chicken pieces, rotating periodically, until they achieve a rich golden-brown exterior and reach safe internal temperature, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch.
- Remove fried chicken and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil, preserving the crispy texture.
- Craft the honey garlic sauce by combining honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and finely minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Introduce a cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy consistency.
- Transfer crispy chicken to a large mixing bowl and pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the pieces, gently tossing to ensure uniform coating.
- Plate the sauced chicken, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added visual appeal and texture.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or vibrant stir-fried vegetables to complete the meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly sized for even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help the coating adhere better and create a crunchier exterior.
- Use a thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, preventing soggy or burnt chicken.
- Customize the sauce’s sweetness and heat by adjusting honey and adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Gluten-free option: Replace wheat flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Baking alternative reduces oil usage – arrange breaded chicken on a wire rack and bake at 425F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For lighter version, use air fryer at 375F for 12-15 minutes, spraying chicken with minimal oil.
- Make ahead and reheat chicken in oven at 350F for 10 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Extra sauce tip: Double the sauce recipe to have additional drizzling options at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg