Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🐔 Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside: Perfectly fried chicken that stays juicy.
• 🍯 Sweet and savory glaze: Honey and garlic create a sauce that’s irresistibly sticky.
• ⏱️ Easy weeknight dinner: Quick to make and sure to impress.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-approved: Loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

Optional Garnish:

• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then coat evenly in the flour mixture.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per side.
3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.
2. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
3. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 4: Coat the Chicken

1. Toss the fried chicken in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 5: Serve

Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables. The sauce clings beautifully to each piece, giving every bite maximum flavor.