Crispy Honey Chicken
A delightful dish combining crispy chicken with a sweet honey sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 large chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs, cut into large bite-sized pieces)
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 2 -3 inches of canola oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pour about 2"-3" of canola or vegetable oil into a large frying pan with high sides. Heat the oil over medium-high heat while preparing the sauce and chicken. Tip: Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy texture.
- Make the Honey Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and vinegar. Whisk together and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Set aside. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling sauce while whisking. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Tip: If the sauce thickens too much, add water gradually to adjust consistency.
- Crispy Chicken: In a bowl, mix flour, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and onion powder. In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk. Dip chicken pieces first in the flour, then buttermilk, and back in the flour. Fry in the hot oil for 5-7 minutes, turning as needed, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Place cooked chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Coat Chicken: Combine all cooked chicken in a large bowl. Pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken and gently mix until all pieces are coated.
- Serve the crispy honey chicken with cooked rice and sliced green onions. Tip: Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken for a crispy texture. Serve the dish immediately for the best taste and texture.