Description
This Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1–2 inches/2.5–5 cm)
Frying:
- Oil, enough to fill skillet 1 inch/2.5 cm (use Canola oil or other vegetable oil)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch salt or other seasonings
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 3 if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or less if you like less peppery)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- GET ORGANIZED: Heat oven to Warm temperature or 200F/93C. Prepare baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil to keep chicken warm. Add sauce ingredients to a pot. Prepare oil for frying.
- MARINATE CHICKEN: Whisk egg whites, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Mix in chicken and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- HEAT OIL FOR FRYING: Heat oil in a skillet on the stove to 350-360F/177-182C.
- FRY CHICKEN: Fry marinated chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and keep warm in the oven.
- MAKE SAUCE AND ADD CHICKEN: Boil honey garlic sauce, add fried chicken, toss to coat, and serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Ensure oil is at the right temperature for frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- You can adjust the seasoning in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chinese, Honey Garlic Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Asian
