Here’s a simple and delicious way to make Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken—crispy on the outside, tender inside, with a sticky, flavorful sauce 🍯🍗
🍗 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional, for thickening)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper
- Coat lightly with cornstarch
2. Fry the chicken
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy (about 3–4 minutes per side)
- Remove and drain on paper towels
3. Make the honey garlic sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds
- Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar
- Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened
- Optional: stir in cornstarch slurry to make a thicker glaze
4. Combine
- Toss crispy chicken in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated
- Serve immediately
🍚 Serving Suggestions
- Steamed rice or fried rice
- Stir-fried vegetables or a fresh salad
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions
💡 Tips for Extra Crispiness
- Pat chicken dry before coating
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying
- For even healthier option, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 min and toss with sauce
If you want, I can also give a one-pan baked version that’s crispy and sticky but easier to clean up.