Description
Crispy honey chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying crunch. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a honey glaze, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The aroma alone will have everyone flocking to the kitchen. Get ready to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly covered for extra crispiness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per batch).
- Pour marinade into the skillet and stir until thickened (about 2-3 minutes), coating the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg