Weeknight Honey Garlic Chicken in 30 Minutes
Easy Lazy Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken features golden, crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
1 egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Green onions and sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Coat chicken in beaten egg.
- Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and sauté garlic.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar and simmer briefly.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
Simmer sauce gently to avoid burning honey.
Serve immediately for best texture.