Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Style: Takeout-style crispy chicken
Sweet, Sticky, Crispy Chicken Everyone Loves
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is one of those recipes that tastes like restaurant takeout but is easy to make at home. The chicken is fried until golden and crunchy, then tossed in a sweet, garlicky glaze that sticks to every piece.
Perfect for dinner, parties, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
How to Make Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken
1. Season Chicken
Add salt and pepper to chicken pieces.
Mix well.
2. Coat the Chicken
Coat in cornstarch.
Dip in egg.
Coat again lightly in cornstarch.
This makes it extra crispy.
3. Fry
Heat oil in pan.
Fry chicken until golden and crispy.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Make Sauce
In a pan add:
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Ketchup
- Garlic
- Vinegar
- Chili flakes
Cook 2–3 minutes until thick.
5. Toss Chicken
Add fried chicken to sauce.
Mix until fully coated.
Cook 1 minute more.
6. Serve
Top with:
- Sesame seeds
- Parsley
- Green onions
Serve hot.
Final Thoughts
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, savory, crunchy, and addictive.
Once you make it at home, you won’t want takeout anymore.
