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Crispy honey garlic chicken served in a black bowl, topped with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. The chicken is golden brown and coated in a sticky glaze.
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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is golden, crunchy chicken bites tossed in a sweet, garlicky glaze that’s sticky, savory, and super addictive.
Watch me make Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Crispy Chicken REcipe, Crispy Chicken Tenders, Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken, Crunchy Fried Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Easy Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken with Sauce, Garlic Glazed Chicken, Golden Crunch Chicken, Korean Fried Chicken, Saucy Crispy Chicken, Sticky Sweet Glaze, Sweet and Savory Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 16 oz boneless chicken thighs cut into ½-inch chunks, see note 1
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Dry Mix

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt

Batter

  • Half of the dry mix
  • 1/2 cup Water enough to create a pancake batter consistency

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Optional Garnish: sesame seeds, scallions

Instructions

  • In a bowl, marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients for the dry mix.
  • Take half of the dry mix and place it in another bowl. Add water gradually until it reaches a thick pancake batter consistency.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the wet batter, coating well, then transfer to the dry mix and toss until evenly coated.
  • Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry the chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
  • For the sauce, mix soy sauce, sugar, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  • Pour the sauce into a pan and simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  • In a large bowl, toss the crispy chicken with the reduced sauce until fully coated.
  • Plate and optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

(1) You can use any cut of chicken, I have used chicken breast plenty of times!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g