Description
Honey Chicken is a crispy, tender chicken dish coated in a sweet and savory honey sauce. This takeout favorite is easy to recreate at home and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the flour mixture to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Double the sauce if serving over rice or noodles.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: honey chicken, Asian chicken, crispy chicken, takeout copycat, sweet and savory