Crispy Honey Chicken Bites (30-Minutes)
Crispy honey chicken bites is a quick and easy dish featuring golden, crunchy fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or vegetables.Whether fried, baked, or air-fried, it delivers an irresistible balance of crispy texture and sticky sweetness. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
For the Honey Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water to thicken the sauce
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the whisked eggs, then coat thoroughly in the dry mixture for a double-dredge effect, ensuring maximum crispiness.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
Make the Honey Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
Toss and Serve:
- Add the crispy fried chicken to the saucepan and toss to evenly coat with the honey glaze.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.