Here’s a simple, restaurant-style Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe you can make at home—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in a sticky sweet-savory sauce.
🍗 Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 500g boneless chicken (thighs or breast), cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cold water
- Oil for frying
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 tsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Batter
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add egg and cold water. Whisk into a smooth, slightly thick batter.
2. Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil (medium-high heat).
- Dip chicken pieces into batter, then fry until golden and crispy (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove and place on paper towel.
- For extra crispiness: fry again for 1–2 minutes (double fry method 🔥).
3. Prepare the Sauce
- Heat 1 tbsp oil/butter in a pan.
- Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant (don’t burn it).
- Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Stir well.
- Pour in cornflour slurry and cook until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
4. Combine
- Add fried chicken into the sauce.
- Toss quickly to coat evenly.
✨ Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Chili flakes (if you like heat 🌶️)
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve hot with fried rice, noodles, or even plain steamed rice.
- Works great as an appetizer or main dish.
If you want, I can show you a spicy version, an air fryer version, or a no-fry healthier version too.