Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. Season the chicken pieces with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
2. Dip each piece in the beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off.
3. Coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch, shaking off any extra.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 4–6 minutes per batch, depending on size).
3. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

1. In a separate pan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and minced garlic.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the sauce slightly thickens (2–3 minutes).

Step 4: Combine

1. Toss the crispy chicken in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
2. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped spring onions if desired.

Tips for Extra Crispy Chicken:

• Double-coat the chicken: dip in egg → cornstarch → egg → cornstarch for extra crunch.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying; it lowers the oil temperature and makes the chicken soggy.
• Keep fried chicken warm in a low oven (around 100°C / 210°F) while you finish the sauce.

Perfect served with steamed rice, stir-fried veggies, or in a crispy chicken bowl.