Description
These Masterclass Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs feature ultra-crispy golden chicken bites coated in a rich, sticky honey garlic glaze. Perfectly balanced with savory soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of vinegar, this quick dinner delivers restaurant-quality flavor with an irresistible crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 60g cornstarch
- 40g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Neutral oil for shallow frying
- 120g raw honey
- 4–5 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of neutral oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a wire rack to drain.
- Carefully wipe excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 teaspoon.
- Sauté the minced garlic over medium-low heat for about 1 minute.
- Add the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
- Turn off the heat and immediately toss the crispy chicken in the warm glaze until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Pat the chicken completely dry before dredging for the crispiest coating. Fry in batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature. Toss the chicken with the glaze just before serving to maintain maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Shallow Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg