Description
Crispy Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for impressing family and friends. The golden-brown chicken pieces are coated in a sticky honey glaze, providing an irresistible crunch with every bite. This easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, ensuring a memorable culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine cornstarch with salt and pepper.
- Dip each marinated chicken piece into the cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the coated chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken briefly and add marinade to the pan; simmer until thickened.
- Toss in crispy chicken pieces until fully coated with sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg