CRISPY Honey Soy Garlic Chicken BIG M STYLE

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs (skin-on for extra crispiness; cleaned and trimmed)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• sesame oil (drizzle)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced for marinade)
• 0.25 tsp white pepper (for marinade)
• 0.5 cup cornstarch (for batter)
• 0.25 tsp white pepper (for batter)
• 0.25 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus more for frying)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced for sauce)
• 2.5 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
• 2.5 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• MSG (pinch (optional))

Steps

1. 1

   Clean and trim the chicken thighs.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the chicken with the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Marinate for at least 3 hours.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix the batter ingredients: 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1/4 tsp onion powder.

4. 4

   Coat the marinated chicken evenly in the cornstarch mixture and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the coating to adhere.

5. 5

   Heat frying oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken for 8–10 minutes, or until the exterior is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

6. 6

   While the chicken is frying, melt the butter and 1 tbsp neutral oil in a pan over low heat.

7. 7

   Add the 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

8. 8

   Stir in the 2.5 tbsp soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and MSG (if using).

9. 9

   Simmer the sauce until it becomes glossy and slightly thickened.

10. 10

    Drizzle the sauce over the crispy chicken or toss the chicken in the pan to coat thoroughly.

11. 11

    Serve immediately with steamed rice and your choice of vegetables.

Notes

For the best results, use skin-on chicken thighs as the skin provides maximum crispiness when fried. Ensure the chicken rests after coating so the cornstarch doesn't flake off in the oil.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• fried chicken
• honey garlic
• asian fusion
• dinner
• crispy