Here’s a delicious Honey Chicken recipe 🍯🍗 — crispy chicken coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce. Think takeout-style, but homemade!
🍴 Ingredients (4 servings)
For the Chicken:
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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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2 eggs (beaten)
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Oil, for frying
For the Honey Sauce:
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½ cup honey
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp ketchup (adds tang & color)
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2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tsp fresh ginger (grated, optional)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
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2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Coat the Chicken
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Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then dredge in flour mixture until coated.
2. Fry the Chicken
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Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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Drain on paper towels.
3. Make the Honey Sauce
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In a skillet, sauté garlic (and ginger if using) until fragrant.
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Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Stir well.
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Mix in cornstarch slurry and simmer until sauce thickens.
4. Combine
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Toss fried chicken in the honey sauce until well coated.
5. Serve
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Serve with steamed rice, stir-fried veggies, or noodles.