Honey Garlic Chicken

🍯 Honey Garlic Chicken (Crispy & Sticky)

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into chunks

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 2 eggs, beaten

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Oil for frying

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• ½ cup honey

• ⅓ cup soy sauce

• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional, for depth)

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

Optional garnish:

• Sesame seeds

• Chopped green onions

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Coat

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Dip each piece in beaten eggs.

3. Coat in cornstarch, pressing lightly so it sticks.

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2️⃣ Fry

1. Heat oil in a skillet (about 1 inch deep) over medium-high heat.

2. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

(For extra crispy chicken, fry once, rest 5 minutes, then fry again for 1–2 minutes.)

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3️⃣ Make the Sauce

1. In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, ketchup, and sesame oil.

2. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

3. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 1–2 minutes).

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4️⃣ Toss & Serve

Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated and glossy.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

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🍚 Serve With:

• Steamed white rice

• Fried rice

• Stir-fried vegetables

• Noodles

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🔥 Lighter Option (No Frying)

Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 380°F for 14–16 minutes, flipping halfway.

If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker version or a spicy honey garlic variation.