Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken
A delightful and simple recipe that brings a burst of flavor with sweet and savory notes, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free soy sauce)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Immerse your chicken breasts in the flavorful marinade. Let them soak up those delicious flavors for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken: Once your oil is ready, carefully place the marinated chicken in the pan. Fry for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for about 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg