Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken in 30 Minutes: A Delicious Treat
A perfect balance of sweet and savory, this crispy chicken dish is ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Coat the marinated chicken in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken in the skillet.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of honey for sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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