Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning chicken breast chunks and dredging them through beaten eggs and Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs to ensure a light, crispy coating after baking. The chicken is baked in a single layer until the exterior is golden and crunchy, preserving juiciness inside.
The honey garlic sauce is prepared on the stovetop by combining honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and optional sriracha for spice, thickened with a cornstarch slurry until glossy. Tossing the baked chicken in this sauce coats each piece evenly with a sweet and savory glaze that clings to the crisp breading.
Serving the chicken immediately maintains texture contrast. Garnishing with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds adds freshness and nuttiness. This preparation yields a flavorful dish suitable as a main course or appetizer, with familiar pantry ingredients and straightforward techniques. The use of panko breadcrumbs contributes notably to the crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the honey garlic sauce
- ⅓ cup honey or more, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Working in batches, dip chicken into eggs, then dredge in Panko, pressing to coat.
- Add chicken to prepared baking dish. Place into oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce and Sriracha, if using. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/3 cup water. Stir mixture into the saucepan until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a distinctively crisp texture and can be found in the Asian section of many grocery stores.
- For even coating, press chicken pieces firmly into breadcrumbs after dipping in egg.
- Serve immediately after tossing in sauce to retain crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of honey or sriracha in the sauce to modify sweetness or spiciness according to taste.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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