Description
A delightful combination of sweet honey and savory garlic, this Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a pot and bring to a boil. Then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss it gently to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Perfect for serving with rice or stir-fried vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, honey garlic, quick meal, easy recipe, Chinese food