Here’s a delicious, easy way to make crispy honey garlic chicken at home—sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky 🍯🍗
🍗 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
🧂 Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 500g boneless chicken (thighs or breast, bite-sized)
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper
- Oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (optional, for tang)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Coat the chicken
- In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, and egg
- Add flour + cornstarch and coat well
2. Fry until crispy
- Heat oil and fry chicken pieces until golden and crispy
- Remove and set aside on paper towel
3. Make the sauce
- In a pan, sauté garlic for a few seconds
- Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and chili flakes
- Let it simmer until slightly thick
4. Combine
- Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce
- Coat evenly and cook for 1–2 minutes
🍽️ Serve with
- Steamed rice
- Noodles
- Or even fries for a fusion twist
🔥 Tips
- Double-fry the chicken for extra crispiness
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying
- Add sesame seeds or spring onions for garnish
If you want, I can show you a healthier air-fryer version or a restaurant-style extra crispy batter recipe.
