Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, plus more as needed
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, optional
- 2 green onions, chopped, or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Add the all-purpose flour (or cornstarch) to the chicken and toss until each piece is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 350°F. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
While the chicken is frying or draining, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened to a syrupy consistency.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan with the honey garlic sauce. Toss gently until all the chicken is thoroughly coated in the sticky sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Transfer the honey garlic chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions or parsley, if desired. Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dish.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Garlic Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, plus more as needed
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, optional
- 2 green onions, chopped, or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Add the all-purpose flour (or cornstarch) to the chicken and toss until each piece is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 350°F. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
While the chicken is frying or draining, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened to a syrupy consistency.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan with the honey garlic sauce. Toss gently until all the chicken is thoroughly coated in the sticky sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Transfer the honey garlic chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions or parsley, if desired. Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dish.
⏱️ 3 min