Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut chicken thighs into half-inch chunks.
  2. 2Marinate the chicken with salt, garlic powder, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
  3. 3Combine flour, cornstarch, white pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
  4. 4Take half of the dry mix, and add water gradually until it reaches a thick pancake batter consistency.
  5. 5Dip each piece of chicken into the wet batter, coating well, then transfer to the dry mix and toss until evenly coated.
  6. 6Heat oil to 375°F and fry the chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
  7. 7Mix soy sauce, sugar, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  8. 8Pour the sauce into a pan and simmer until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  9. 9In a large bowl, toss the crispy chicken with the reduced sauce until fully coated.
  10. 10Plate and optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • sesame seeds
  • scallions
  • water

Equipment

bowlknifecutting boardforkpanwire rack

Tips

  • Cut chicken thighs into half inch chunks.
  • Marinate chicken for fifteen minutes.
  • Fry chicken for six to seven minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.