Description

Crispy Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features succulent, tender chicken coated in a golden, crunchy exterior and drizzled with a sweet and savory honey glaze. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers an explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Simple to prepare and endlessly versatile, serve it alongside rice or steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal that warms the heart.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
2. Create your coating: In one bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and apple cider vinegar.
3. Coat the chicken: Dredge chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture followed by dipping them into the honey-soy mixture.
4. Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
5. Drain: Transfer fried chicken to paper towels to absorb excess oil and drizzle with remaining sauce.
6. Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and enjoy with rice or veggies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
Calories: 345
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For extra crunch, marinate the chicken in the coating mixture for at least 30 minutes before frying. Substitute chicken with turkey or beef; adjust cooking times as needed. Add chili flakes for a spicy kick or serve with fresh herbs for added freshness.