Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

 

𝑰𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔:

For the chicken:

500g chicken (breast or thigh, cut into bite-size pieces)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

2 tbsp cornstarch or flour (optional for light crisp, can skip if you want pure chicken)

Cooking oil (for frying)

For the honey garlic sauce:

3 tbsp honey

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (for balance)

1 tbsp butter or oil

𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔

1. Prepare the Chicken (5–10 minutes)

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

(Optional) Lightly coat with cornstarch for extra crispiness.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

2. Fry the Chicken (8–10 minutes)

Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on paper towel and set aside.

3. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce (3–5 minutes)

In a clean pan, melt butter or heat oil.

Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (don’t burn).

Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thick.

4. Combine & Glaze (2–3 minutes)

Add fried chicken to the pan.

Toss well until every piece is coated with sticky honey garlic sauce.

5. Serve

Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Best with steamed rice or as a snack!

⏱ Estimated Time

Prep: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: ~25 minutes