Description
A close-up of golden, crispy Chinese honey garlic chicken glazed in sticky sweet sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the honey garlic sauce over it and stir to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken, quick chicken recipe, 30 minutes meal