3.8 from 12 votes
Honey Garlic Chicken
Looking for the perfect weeknight dinner? Honey Garlic Chicken is easy to make yet full of flavor. Enjoy the juicy chicken with a sweet, spicy, and garlicky sauce with steamed rice for a hearty Asian-inspired meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thigh or breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- canola oil
- green onions, chopped
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- juice from 1 lime
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain chicken, discarding liquid.
- In a bowl, combine egg whites and cornstarch. Whisk together until well-blended and frothy. Add chicken and mix to fully coat.
- In a thick-bottomed, deep pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil.
- Add chicken pieces one at a time to prevent from lumping together. Deep-fry for about 5 to 6 minutes or until golden, stirring as needed. Cook chicken in batches, DO NOT OVERCROWD pan.
- With a slotted spoon, remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, combine honey garlic sauce ingredients: honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, Sriracha sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together until well-blended.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the sauce mixture until bubbly. Add chicken and gently toss until coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
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Notes
- To make slicing easier, freeze the chicken breast for a few minutes until slightly firm.
- Cut across the grain for a tender chew.
Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1805mg
(75%)
Potassium
551mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1805mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.