Description
Crispy, golden, and coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, this Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken is a quick and comforting takeout-style dish made at home with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for pan frying)
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with cornstarch, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece in cornstarch, dip it in egg, then coat it in panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in a single layer until golden and crispy on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Work in batches if necessary.
- Remove cooked chicken and drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch-water slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil, if using.
- Toss the crispy chicken in the warm sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for pescatarian or vegetarian variations.
Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce for a spicy kick.
Double coat the chicken or use crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.
Use tamari and gluten-free panko for a gluten-free version.
Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer at 350°F for best crispiness.
Toss chicken in sauce just before serving to retain crispiness.
Store cooked chicken and sauce separately for meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
