Description
This Sticky Honey Chicken is crispy, sweet, and packed with flavor! Tender chicken bites are coated in a golden, sticky honey glaze that’s both savory and slightly tangy. It’s an easy, restaurant-quality dish you can make in just 30 minutes! Serve it with rice, noodles, or veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Honey Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 teaspoons water)
For Garnish:
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- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- Mix cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece into beaten egg, then coat in the cornstarch mixture.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Honey Sauce:
- In the same pan, add honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Return the fried chicken to the pan and toss it in the sticky honey sauce.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until fully coated.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve hot with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
For Extra Crispiness – Double coat the chicken with cornstarch.
Make It Spicy – Add red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce.
Healthier Option – Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or air-fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.
Best Served Fresh – The sauce can soften the crispy coating over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired