Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Chicken is a delightful dish featuring bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a crunchy panko crust and tossed in a sweet and savory honey sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Dip each floured chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken pieces with the honey sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding crushed cornflakes to the panko breadcrumbs.
- For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg