Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken and a delightful sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Coated in cornstarch for an irresistible crunch, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in a bowl with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch until evenly covered.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle leftover marinade over the cooked chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying to ensure extra crispiness. Feel free to swap chicken thighs for breasts or add colorful veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.