Oh yes — crispy, sticky, sweet-savory goodness. 🍯🍗
This version gives you super crispy chicken with a glossy honey garlic sauce that clings perfectly.
🍯 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into chunks
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but amazing)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Coat the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- In one bowl: beat eggs.
- In another bowl: mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, paprika.
- Dip chicken into egg → then dredge in flour mixture.
- Press coating on well for extra crunch.
2️⃣ Fry Until Crispy
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry in batches 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on wire rack (not paper towels — keeps it crisp).
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry.
- Simmer 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy.
4️⃣ Toss & Serve
- Add crispy chicken to sauce.
- Toss quickly until coated.
- Serve immediately.
✨ Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
- Red pepper flakes
🍚 Serve With
- Steamed rice
- Fried rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Or even in lettuce wraps
🔥 Extra Crispy Tip
Double fry:
- Fry once for 3 minutes
- Rest 5 minutes
- Fry again 2–3 minutes
Restaurant-style crunch.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A baked version
- An air fryer version
- Or a spicy honey garlic variation 🌶️
