Honey Chili Chicken
Get ready to savor the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this irresistible Honey Chili Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, golden-fried chicken bites coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and a kick of chili flakes, this dish is a flavor-packed delight ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Infused with the warmth of garlic and ginger, and topped with fresh green onions and nutty sesame seeds, every bite delivers a satisfying combination of crispy textures and bold, tangy heat. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes and perfect for serving alongside steamed rice or noodles, this Asian-inspired favorite combines easy cooking techniques with a restaurant-quality finish. Whether you're a honey chili lover or a fan of crispy chicken recipes, this dish is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 cup Water
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, and season them with salt and black pepper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg and add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Coat the chicken pieces in this batter.
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Chop the garlic finely and mince the ginger. Slice the green onions and separate the white parts from the green parts.
In the same pan, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon, and sauté garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add red chili flakes, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and water to the pan. Stir well to combine the ingredients and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan and toss them in the sauce until evenly coated. Allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Turn off the heat and garnish with the green onion slices (green parts) and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.8 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 139.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 4226 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.1 g | ||
| Protein | 152.0 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1812 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
