Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken
Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken pieces coated in a light, crunchy batter and enveloped in a sweet and sticky honey glaze. This recipe brings the flavors of Beijing right to your kitchen, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its irresistible taste and enticing aroma, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In one bowl, mix flour and cornstarch; in another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Dredge each chicken piece first in the egg and then in the flour-cornstarch mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- While frying, combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Toss fried chicken in the honey sauce and serve immediately for optimal crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking or substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety. To enhance spiciness, mix chili flakes or Sriracha into the honey sauce.