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Irresistibly Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken: Your New Favorite Dish

Learn how to make delicious Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this family favorite:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

If you’re out of cornstarch, potato starch is a great substitute. And for a gluten-free option, swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend.

Instructions

Ready to dive into the cooking? Here’s how to bring this dish to life:

  1. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
  2. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken first into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and once more into the flour mixture, making sure it’s well-coated.
  4. Fry the chicken in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown and cooked through, roughly 5-7 minutes per batch. Set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. In a separate pan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger over medium heat. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  6. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the honey garlic sauce until well coated.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Remember, it’s okay if the oil splatters or if a piece of chicken isn’t perfectly golden. The goal is to enjoy the process and the company you share it with.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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