Honey, crispy chicken

Honey crispy chicken was inspired by that perfect combination of crispy, crunchy chicken and a sweet, sticky glaze. I wanted to create something that felt like takeout but tasted even better homemade.

The chicken is fried until golden and crunchy, then coated in a delicious honey sauce that’s sweet, savory, and full of flavor. It’s one of those recipes that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but special enough to make everyone come running to the table.

The best part? That crispy chicken soaking up the warm honey glaze while still keeping some of its crunch. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, crispy, and savory in every bite!

Recipe

Honey Crispy Chicken

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This Honey Crispy Chicken features golden, crunchy chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze. Crispy, sticky, and packed with flavor, it’s an easy homemade takeout-style meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners and the whole family.

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Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 lbs chicken breasts cubed
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Honey Sauce

• 3/4 cup butter
• 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch for slurry

For Serving

• Steamed white rice

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

• In a bowl, mix chicken cubes with eggs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and black pepper. Add cornstarch and toss until chicken is well coated.

Fry the Chicken

• Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Honey Sauce

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and honey. Bring to a gentle boil.
• Mix 1 tablespoon water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Whisk into the sauce and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened.

Combine and Serve

• Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until coated evenly. Serve hot over a bed of steamed white rice.

Connie’s notes

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning. This helps the coating stick and gives you a crispier crust.

Don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches so the temperature stays hot and the chicken gets evenly golden and crunchy.

Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken. If the oil is too cool, the coating can become greasy instead of crispy.

Let the chicken rest briefly after frying on a wire rack rather than directly on paper towels. This helps keep the bottom from getting soggy.

Toss the chicken with the sauce right before serving. This gives you that delicious sticky coating while keeping some of the crunch.

For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken before frying.

Serve immediately. Honey crispy chicken is at its best when the chicken is hot, crunchy, and freshly glazed.

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