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Honey Garlic Chicken

Quick and Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken That You'll Love

This Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick, savory, and versatile dish perfect for dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 large Egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Corn Starch also known as cornflour in the UK
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey star ingredient
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water adjust as desired
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or Apple Cider/White Vinegar substitutes can be used
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use gluten-free options like tamari if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for spice
  • 1 tablespoon Butter optional for richness
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Peanut or Vegetable for frying

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Garlic Chicken
  1. Start by coating your chicken breasts or thighs in a bowl with a lightly beaten egg, ensuring each piece is well-covered. Then, sprinkle cornstarch generously over the chicken pieces, using your hands to coat them evenly.
  2. In a large skillet, heat about two tablespoons of peanut or vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot enough, carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the skillet.
  3. Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip the chicken gently.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, combine honey, minced garlic, chicken broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce mixture over it in the skillet and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
  6. Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and stir gently until it melts and blends into the sauce.
  7. Serve your Honey Garlic Chicken warm over a bed of steamed rice or cauliflower rice, garnished with thinly sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the chicken is coated well and avoid overcrowding the pan during frying.

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