Ingredients
Scale
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:
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Toss the fried chicken pieces in the honey garlic sauce until well coated.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken, recipe, cooking, food
