Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken – Recipe
Ingredients
For the chicken:
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500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup cornstarch
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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Oil for frying
For the sauce:
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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3 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Sides (optional but very slay):
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Steamed rice
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Stir-fried veggies (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, noodles, etc.)
Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Dip into beaten eggs, then coat evenly with cornstarch.
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Heat oil and fry the chicken until golden and crispy. Set aside.
2. Make the sauce
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In a pan, add soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and vinegar.
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Bring to a simmer.
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Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Stir until glossy and smooth.
3. Combine
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Toss the crispy chicken into the sauce until every piece is coated and shiny like main character energy.
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Serve with rice + veggies.