Create bite-sized crunchy fried chicken with a sweet kick with this Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! This recipe will teach you how to properly coat your chicken to achieve that quality crunch. At the same time, you’ll learn how to make this unique honey garlic sauce that you won’t get enough of. See the recipe here:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb chicken thigh (or breast), boneless & skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- green onions, chopped
- Oil, for frying
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
HOW TO COOK:
- Combine the chicken, soy sauce and Chinese cooking wine in a bowl.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Drain chicken and discard the liquid. Set aside.
- Combine the egg whites and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Whisk together until well- blended and frothy.
- Add- in the chicken and mix to fully coat.
- Pour about 2 to 3 inches deep oil in a deep pan then apply medium heat.
- Add- in the chicken pieces, one at time to prevent from lumping together.
- Deep- fry for about 5 to 6 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from heat using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Cook chicken in batches, so you won’t overcrowd the pan.
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- Combine honey garlic sauce ingredients in a saucpan: honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, Sriracha sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk together until well- blended.
- Apply medium heat then heat mixture until bubbly.
- Add- in the fried chicken and gently toss until coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
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