Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish loved for its golden crunch and sticky, caramelized glaze. Inspired by versions from Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary and Butter Be Ready, this recipe delivers that perfect balance of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic.
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
For the Chicken:
- 500g boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 cup cornstarch (cornflour)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- Oil for deep frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional, for slight tang)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped parsley or green onions
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in cornstarch.
- Dip into beaten eggs.
- Lightly coat again with cornstarch for extra crispiness.
Step 2: Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
Step 4: Combine
- Add crispy chicken to the sauce.
- Toss well until fully coated in sticky glaze.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley.
🍽️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice 🍚
- Pair with stir-fried vegetables
- Also delicious over noodles
🔥 TIPS FOR EXTRA CRISPY CHICKEN
- Double coat with cornstarch for a thicker crust.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- For ultra crunch, fry twice (2–3 minutes first fry, rest, then fry again).
- Add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick 🌶️