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Crispy Honey Chilli Chicken

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Crispy honey chilli chicken is a sweet, spicy, and crunchy dish featuring fried chicken bites tossed in a glossy, sticky honey-chilli sauce. It’s a bold, flavorful meal perfect for dinner or party snacks.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Oil, for deep frying
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2–1 tsp red chili flakes or 1 red chili, chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (white or rice vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken with cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until chicken is well coated.
  2. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté garlic and ginger in a little oil until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, ketchup, honey, vinegar, chili flakes, and water. Stir well.
  5. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  6. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add bell peppers or onions for extra crunch and color.
  • Use cauliflower instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
  • For more heat, use fresh chilies or a splash of hot sauce.
  • Air-fry or bake the chicken for a lighter alternative to deep frying.
  • Store sauce separately if prepping ahead for best texture when serving.

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