Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (additional, for coating)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Optionally, marinate briefly in soy sauce and garlic.
- Mix 1/4 cup of cornstarch with salt and pepper, then toss chicken pieces until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey and soy sauce, cooking for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Return crispy chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken size for crispy exterior.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a less salty dish.
- For extra crunch, double coat chicken in cornstarch.
- Reheat in oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying, Sauce Preparation
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-free (use gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
