🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated in a sticky, sweet-savory honey garlic glaze.
⭐ Serves: 3–4
⏱️ Total Time: ~30–40 minutes
📝 Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
1.5 lbs (700 g) chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup cornstarch (or potato starch for extra crispiness)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Oil for frying
Honey Garlic Sauce
4 tbsp butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra stickiness)
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice (optional, adds brightness)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Garnish
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken pieces dry.
In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Coat chicken pieces evenly and shake off excess.
2️⃣ Fry the Chicken
Option A: Deep Fry (crispiest)
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels.
For extra crispiness, double fry for 1–2 more minutes.
Option B: Air Fryer
Spray chicken lightly with oil.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 14–16 minutes, shaking halfway.
3️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
Stir in honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
4️⃣ Combine
Add crispy chicken to the pan.
Toss until fully coated in the sticky honey garlic glaze.
5️⃣ Serve
Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve over rice, noodles, or with steamed veggies.
🔥 Tips for Extra Crispy Chicken
Use cornstarch or potato starch, not flour.
Double fry for restaurant-style crunch.
Make sure chicken is dry before coating.
Add a little water to cornstarch to create tiny clumps (Korean-style coating).
😋 Want Variations?
I can give you:
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Spicy Honey Garlic version
Air Fryer–only version
Gluten-free version
Just tell me!