Here’s a Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe that’s perfectly crunchy, sticky-sweet, garlicky, and better than takeout 🍯🧄🍗
🍯 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
⭐ Why You’ll Love This
- Extra crispy coating
- Sticky honey-garlic glaze
- Sweet, savory, and slightly spicy
- Family-favorite & crowd-pleaser
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1½ lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp butter or sesame oil
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each piece in egg, then coat generously in cornstarch.
- Shake off excess.
Step 2: Fry Until Crispy
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a pan over medium heat, add butter.
- Sauté garlic (and ginger) for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
Step 4: Toss & Serve
- Add crispy chicken to the sauce.
- Toss quickly to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Steamed rice or fried rice
- Noodles
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Garnish with sesame seeds & green onions
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use cornstarch only for ultra-crisp texture
- Fry twice for extra crunch (optional)
- Toss chicken in sauce just before serving
- For baked version: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes
🧊 Storage
- Best eaten fresh
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days
- Re-crisp in air fryer or oven
🌶️ Variations
- Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken – add sriracha
- Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Version
- Honey Garlic Shrimp