Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is a delicious dish that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. This recipe features juicy chicken pieces coated in a perfectly crunchy batter, tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this flavorful dish will impress your family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Oil for frying (Canola or vegetable)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking the egg whites, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Toss in the chicken pieces and let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-360°F.
- Fry the marinated chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes each until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- In a separate pot, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring until slightly thickened. Add water if it becomes too thick.
- Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg