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Honey Chicken is a crispy, golden bite-sized chicken dish coated in a sticky-sweet honey glaze with hints of garlic and soy. It’s a quick, flavorful meal perfect for serving over rice or noodles and rivals your favorite takeout.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch.
  3. Dip each chicken piece into the egg, then coat with the flour-cornstarch mixture.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate pan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger (if using), and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or on its own.

Notes

  • For a healthier version, bake or air-fry the breaded chicken instead of deep frying.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce just before serving to maintain crispiness.
  • Use thighs for juicier meat or breasts for a leaner option.
  • Double the sauce if serving with rice or vegetables.
  • Use tamari and gluten-free flour to make it gluten-free.

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