Description
Honey pepper chicken dances with bold flavors, blending sweet and spicy notes into a mouthwatering meal. Crispy chicken coated in a glossy glaze will satisfy weekend cravings while delivering restaurant-quality excitement to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Craft a flavor-packed seasoning blend by thoroughly coating chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and generously dusting each morsel with cornstarch, followed by a quick egg wash and final flour dredging.
- Heat vegetable oil in a robust skillet until shimmering, then carefully lower chicken pieces into the hot oil, creating batches that transform into crispy, golden-brown morsels with a delectable exterior crust.
- Simultaneously craft an electrifying sauce by whisking together honey, robust soy sauce, tangy apple cider vinegar, rich ketchup, fiery hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and a whisper of ground black pepper in a separate saucepan.
- Activate the sauce’s body by introducing a cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a glossy, clingy consistency that promises to embrace the chicken perfectly.
- Gently transfer the crisp chicken pieces into the bubbling sauce, rotating and tumbling each piece to ensure a comprehensive, glossy coating that marries the sweet and spicy flavor profile.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds across the glazed chicken, creating a vibrant and aromatic final touch.
Notes
- Swap cornstarch for gluten-free alternatives like arrowroot or rice flour to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more tender and juicy meat compared to chicken breasts.
- Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes to control spice level, making it mild for kids or extra fiery for heat lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg