Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 egg, large
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon gochujang
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water, for slurry

For Serving and Garnish

3 cups white rice, cooked
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
2 green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, baking powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and the egg. Mix thoroughly with gloved hands until the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
2
Add 1/2 cup of cornstarch to the chicken mixture and mix again until each piece is well coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
4
Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 4-6 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining chicken.
⏱️ 15 min
5
While the chicken is frying, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
6
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
7
Pour in 1/4 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, honey, and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined and bring to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
8
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking continuously.
⏱️ 1 min
9
Continue to stir the sauce over medium heat until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
10
Add the fried chicken pieces to the thickened sauce in the pan. Toss gently until each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated with the honey garlic sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
11
Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately over cooked white rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min