Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers a perfectly golden, tender chicken coated in a sticky, flavorful honey garlic sauce. Marinated with aromatic spices and fried to a crisp, this dish combines sweet, savory, and umami flavors with a slight kick from sweet chili sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, it's best served over hibachi-style rice and garnished with sesame seeds and scallions for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus at least 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Coating
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce (Mae Ploy recommended)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 10 cloves garlic, chopped (not minced)
For Serving
- Hibachi-style rice
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped scallions
Instructions
- Season & marinate chicken: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and sesame oil. Seal and shake to evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
- Add cornstarch & rest chicken: Just before cooking, add cornstarch to the marinated chicken in the bag and shake well to coat thoroughly. Set aside at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Brown chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add a few pieces of chicken without overcrowding. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken onto a plate and repeat with remaining pieces, adding more oil if needed. Return all browned chicken to the skillet.
- Build the honey garlic chicken: Reduce heat to medium and add honey, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and chopped garlic to the skillet. Stir to combine thoroughly. Let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the sticky honey garlic chicken immediately over hibachi-style rice or your preferred rice variety. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Enjoy warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 1 hour to maximize flavor, but marinating overnight enhances taste even more.
- Allowing the cornstarch-coated chicken to rest before frying helps achieve optimal crispiness.
- Use a nonstick skillet for even browning and easier cleanup.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce if you prefer a milder or spicier sauce.
- Serve with steamed or stir-fried vegetables for a balanced meal.
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