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| Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Sesame Seeds |
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken – A Sweet and Savory Delight
If you love crispy chicken with a perfect balance of sweetness and garlic, this honey garlic chicken is the perfect dish. The chicken is fried until golden and coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s packed with flavor. Serve it with rice or noodles for a delicious meal!
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
500g boneless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
1 egg
¼ cup water
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
¼ cup honey
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Chopped green onions
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Chicken Batter – In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with water.
2. Coat the Chicken – Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture.
3. Fry the Chicken – Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce – In a pan over medium heat, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
5. Coat the Chicken – Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
6. Serve & Enjoy – Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with rice or noodles.
Tips:
For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken by frying it once, letting it rest for a few minutes, then frying again.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
Add a spicy kick with red pepper flakes or chili sauce.
This crispy honey garlic chicken is the perfect mix of crunch, sweetness, and savory garlic flavor. Try it today and enjoy a restaurant-style meal at home!