Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
This easy Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, sticky, and incredibly crispy. You can either pan-fry or deep-fry the chicken. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts; cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine the honey, sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until it smells delicious. Add the sauce mixture and cook until it starts to bubble. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
- Pan-Fry Option: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the bottom with about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add half the chicken and fry on both sides for a couple of minutes until crispy and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining half of the chicken.
- Deep-Fry Option: Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches for 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat, and pour in the sauce. Toss to evenly coat. Enjoy!