Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that satisfies your cravings for something sweet, savory, and crunchy. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The chicken is marinated and fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course alongside rice or noodles, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Oil for frying
- Toasted sesame seeds and green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to warm (200°F). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk egg whites, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and coat well; let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350-360°F). Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown (3-4 minutes per batch), draining on paper towels.
- In a pot over medium-high heat, combine honey, garlic, and soy sauce; boil until slightly thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 57g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 47mg