Satisfy your craving for crispy, fried, and sweet with this Chinese-style honey garlic chicken recipe. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, it’s surprisingly easy to make.
Author:Paula
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:6 appetizers (or 2-3 mains)
Category:Appetizer, Main Course
Method:Frying, Baking
Cuisine:Chinese
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1–2 inch/2.5–5 cm)
Oil, enough to fill skillet 1 inch/2.5 cm use Canola oil or other vegetable oil
Marinade:
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt or other seasonings
Honey Garlic Sauce:
4 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 3 if preferred)
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or less if you like less peppery)
Garnish (optional):
Toasted sesame seeds
1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
GET ORGANIZED: Heat oven to Warm temperature or 200F/93C. Prepare baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Add sauce ingredients to a pot and prepare oil for frying.
MARINATE CHICKEN: Whisk egg whites, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix in chicken and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
HEAT OIL FOR FRYING: Heat oil to 350-360F/177-182C in a skillet.
FRY CHICKEN: Fry marinated chicken pieces, drain on a paper towel, and keep warm in the oven. Repeat for all chicken.
MAKE SAUCE AND ADD CHICKEN: Boil honey garlic sauce, add chicken, toss to coat, and serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Elevate the marinade with additional seasonings like sesame oil or soy sauce for extra flavor.
Double the sauce quantity if serving as a main dish for drizzling over rice.
If you don’t have a frying thermometer, test oil readiness by dipping a wooden spoon handle.
You can prepare the recipe ahead and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.