Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken combines the crunch of fried chicken with a sticky, sweet, and garlicky glaze — a takeout favorite made simple at home.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Oil for frying (canola or other neutral oil)
For the Marinade:
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch of salt
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
4 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For Garnish:
Toasted sesame seeds
1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg whites, cornstarch, and salt. Coat chicken pieces and marinate 20 minutes.
2. Whisk honey, garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Drain chicken, then toss in simmered sauce for 2–3 minutes until coated.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or noodles for a full meal. Double fry for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: crispy honey garlic chicken, Asian fried chicken, sweet and savory chicken, takeout-style chicken