Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and sticky honey glaze, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by juicy meat, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- Set up a breading station with beaten eggs in one bowl and seasoned flour in another.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg, then coat in flour; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- In another pan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and cornstarch mixture; cook until bubbly.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated and serve warm over rice or with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg