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Crispy Honey Chicken

Crispy Honey Chicken: Amazing 30 Min Recipe

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, bite-sized chicken coated in a light, crunchy batter and tossed in a glossy, sweet-savory honey glaze. This easy crispy honey chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor and texture at home.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for batter)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the batter: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and white pepper. Mix in water, egg, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until smooth.
  2. Coat chicken: Coat each chicken piece evenly in the batter.
  3. Fry chicken: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan or fryer. Fry chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Make honey sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Thicken sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and let the sauce thicken.
  6. Combine: Toss the crispy chicken in the warm sauce until fully coated.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a spicier glaze, add more red pepper flakes or swap in sriracha.
  • Tofu, shrimp, or cauliflower can be used as protein alternatives.
  • Increase rice vinegar for a tangier sauce.
  • Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
  • This recipe is not gluten-free as written, but can be made gluten-free with GF flour and tamari.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 450 kcal (estimated)
  • Sugar: Approximately 25g (estimated)
  • Sodium: Approximately 700mg (estimated)
  • Fat: Approximately 25g (estimated)
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g (estimated)
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 20g (estimated)
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g (estimated)
  • Fiber: Approximately 1g (estimated)
  • Protein: Approximately 20g (estimated)
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg (estimated)

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