Description
This Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, with tender chicken coated in a crunchy coating and tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 –2 inch/2.5–5 cm)
- Oil, enough to fill skillet 1 inch/2.5 cm (use Canola oil or other vegetable oil)
Marinade:
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of salt or other seasonings
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 3 if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Garnish (optional):
- Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add chicken, marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a skillet or wok to 350-360°F.
- Fry the chicken: Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the sauce: In a pot, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened. Toss chicken in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer chicken to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For the marinade, you can add additional seasonings like ginger or Chinese five-spice powder for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and black pepper in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken, Crispy Chicken Recipe, Asian Chicken Dish
