Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 cup cornstarch (for coating)
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil (for shallow frying)
• 0.33 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 green onions (sliced, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss well to ensure even coverage.

2. 2

   Add the cornstarch to the bowl and toss the chicken until every piece is thoroughly and evenly coated.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

4. 4

   Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and crispy and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

5. 5

   In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar to create the sauce.

6. 6

   Wipe out any excess oil from the skillet, then pour in the sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.

7. 7

   Return the crispy chicken to the skillet and toss quickly to coat every piece in the honey garlic glaze.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Serve over steamed white rice or with stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• honey garlic
• crispy
• easy dinner
• stir-fry
• high-protein