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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken – Easy Weeknight Recipe

Quick and crispy honey garlic chicken that's sweet, sticky, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese-American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped scallions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat each piece in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil. Stir well.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened.
  7. Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until well coated.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra crunch, double fry the chicken pieces. Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.