Crispy Honey Chicken Recipe: 5 Secrets for the Ultimate Sweet Crunch!
This Crispy Honey Chicken recipe delivers perfectly crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and sticky honey sauce. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Honey Sauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Soy Sauce Low sodium
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Ginger Grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.