🍯🧄 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
🟡 Introduction
Honey garlic chicken is a flavorful dish that combines crunchy fried chicken with a sweet, sticky, and savory garlic sauce. It’s a popular comfort food known for its bold balance of sweetness and umami.
The crispy coating gives the chicken a satisfying crunch, while the honey garlic glaze adds richness and depth. It’s a restaurant-style dish that can easily be made at home with simple ingredients.
Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
⏱️ Cooking Time & Servings
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 20–25 minutes
- Total time: ~45 minutes
- Servings: 3–4 servings
🧾 Ingredients
For chicken
- 500 g chicken (boneless, cut into pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornflour
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Oil for frying
For honey garlic sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp ketchup (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
👩🍳 How to Make Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
Step 1: Coat chicken
Mix flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dip chicken in egg, then coat in flour mixture.
Step 2: Fry chicken
Heat oil and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Set aside.
Step 3: Make sauce
In a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and ketchup.
Step 4: Thicken sauce
Add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce becomes sticky.
Step 5: Combine
Add fried chicken to sauce and toss until fully coated.
Step 6: Serve
Serve hot with rice or noodles.
📝 Notes
- Double-fry chicken for extra crispiness
- Do not overcrowd oil while frying
- Adjust honey for sweetness level
- Sauce thickens quickly, so stir continuously
❓ FAQs
1. Can I bake the chicken instead of frying?
Yes, bake at 200°C (400°F) until crispy.
2. Can I make it less sweet?
Reduce honey or add extra soy sauce.
3. How do I keep chicken crispy?
Coat just before frying and avoid covering immediately after cooking.
4. Can I use bone-in chicken?
Yes, but cooking time will be longer.
📊 Nutrition Information
Per 1 serving (approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~350–450 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~25–35 g |
| Protein | ~25–30 g |
| Fat | ~18–25 g |
| Sugar | ~10–15 g |
| Sodium | Moderate |
Whole recipe (3–4 servings)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~1,200–1,700 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~100–140 g |
| Protein | ~90–120 g |
| Fat | ~70–100 g |
⚠️ Disclaimer
This recipe contains fried foods, sugar, and soy sauce, which may not be suitable for individuals managing sodium or calorie intake. It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.