Honey Garlic Chicken

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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 Time10

Cook Time20

Marinating30

Total Time1 10

Course: Main Entree

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 364kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

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

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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.

Notes

To make slicing easier, freeze the chicken breast for a few minutes until slightly firm.
Cut across the grain for a tender chew.

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