Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken” recipe

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• ½ cup honey
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken:
   Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
   Dredge each piece in cornstarch, dip into beaten eggs, and coat again with cornstarch for extra crispiness.
2. Fry the Chicken:
   Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
   Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5–6 minutes per batch.
   Drain on a paper towel–lined plate.
3. Make the Sauce:
   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
   Bring to a gentle simmer.
   If you want a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch-water slurry and simmer until thickened.
4. Coat the Chicken:
   Toss the crispy chicken in the warm honey garlic sauce until well coated.
5. Serve:
   Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
   Serve hot over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables.

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