Description
Crispy Honey Chicken is a delectable dish that combines a crunchy exterior with tender, juicy chicken, all drizzled in a sweet and sticky honey glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, delivering a flavor-packed experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With hints of garlic and soy sauce complementing the sweetness, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with garlic powder.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine honey and soy sauce until warmed; drizzle over fried chicken.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or fresh veggies, garnished with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg