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Irresistibly Crispy Honey Chicken: Sweet, Sticky, Never Soggy!

Irresistibly Crispy Honey Chicken: Sweet, Sticky, Pure Crunch!

Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Irresistibly Crispy Honey Chicken, featuring a crunchy exterior and sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 300 g Boneless Chicken Thighs/Breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger Ground ginger can substitute
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Non-Alcoholic Cooking Wine Substitute Consider white grape juice with vinegar
  • ½ tsp White Pepper Feel free to use regular black pepper
For the Crispy Batter
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 large Egg
  • 7-8 tbsp Cold Club Soda/Sparkling Water Sparkling mineral water can substitute
  • ¼ tsp Salt Kosher or cooking salt
For Frying
  • 2-3 cups Neutral Oil Use a high smoke point oil
For the Glaze
  • ⅓ cup Honey Contributes sweetness
  • 1.5 tbsp Glucose or Light Corn Syrup Prevents crystallization
  • 1 tbsp More Soy Sauce Deepens the flavor
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Adds acidity
  • Additional Ginger & Garlic For the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Slurry 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Lends nutty aroma
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spicy kick
For Garnish
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Sliced Green Onions

Equipment

  • deep pot or heavy skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare Chicken - Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry.
  2. Step 2: Marinate - Mix marinade ingredients and coat chicken, marinate for 30 mins to 2 hours.
  3. Step 3: Make Batter - Whisk batter ingredients until smooth and airy.
  4. Step 4: Coat Chicken - Toss marinated chicken in the batter until evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Heat Oil - Heat oil to 325-335°F for frying.
  6. Step 6: First Fry - Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden, then drain.
  7. Step 7: Second Fry - Return chicken for a second fry at 350-360°F for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Prepare Sauce - Sauté ginger and garlic, mix in glaze ingredients, and simmer.
  9. Step 9: Thicken Sauce - Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  10. Step 10: Toss Chicken - Toss fried chicken in the simmering sauce to coat.
  11. Step 11: Garnish and Serve - Plate the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a delightful meal, serve with jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables.

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