Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is a popular sweet-savory dish made with crunchy fried chicken pieces coated in a sticky honey-garlic sauce. It’s crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and full of bold flavor.
🍯 Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
🧾 Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 500 g chicken breast or thigh (bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup cornflour (cornstarch) or flour mix
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 3–4 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1) Coat the chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Dip in egg, then coat well with cornflour
- Let it sit for a few minutes for better crispiness
2) Fry until crispy
- Heat oil on medium-high
- Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy
- Remove and drain on paper towels
3) Make the sauce
- In a pan, sauté garlic lightly (don’t burn it)
- Add soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and chili flakes
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened
4) Combine
- Add fried chicken to the sauce
- Toss quickly until evenly coated
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Serve with steamed rice or fried rice
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions
- Great as a snack, lunch, or dinner
💡 Tips for extra crispiness
- Use cornflour for a lighter, crunchier coating
- Double fry for restaurant-style texture
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying
- Toss in sauce just before serving to keep it crispy
If you want, I can also show you a healthier air-fryer version or a spicy Pakistani-style honey garlic chicken.
