Description
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. With its golden-brown exterior and sticky glaze, this recipe will have your friends and family coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup high-quality honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ground ginger until well combined.
- Marinate chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry marinated chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Flip halfway through.
- Pour remaining marinade into the pan and stir until thickened.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg