Honey Garlic Chicken
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Honey Garlic Chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Asian restaurants. But why wait 'til you go out to enjoy it? With Chinese takeout recipes this easy, there's no reason to leave the house! You can make your own Honey Garlic Chicken that rivals what you'll get at your neighborhood take-out place...and in less time, too!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
What to Do
- In a large bowl, make a batter by combining the flour, baking powder, salt, and water; mix well.
- In a large deep skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium-high heat until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add 1/4 inch oil to skillet, and heat oil until hot (but not smoking!). Dip chicken pieces in batter, coating completely, then cook in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, warm honey, garlic, and soy sauce over low heat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place chicken in a large bowl and pour warm honey sauce over it. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss until chicken is well coated. Serve immediately.
Note
- Looking for more traditional Chinese food recipes you can easily make at home? Don't miss our collection of 39 Takeout Dishes to Make at Home: Easy Chinese Recipes!
- This easy Chinese recipe tastes great with a side of our Chopstick Veggie Fried Rice or our Chicken Egg Rolls! Or even our Secret Tempura Combo!
- Finish off this takeout recipe with an authentic, tasty treat that you won't find on the takeout menu: Our Chinese Almond Rounds.
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demorucker 3590332
Jan 20, 2020
This was really good! However, since I try to stay away from as much gluten as possible, I made this without the batter. I cooked the chicken in Sesame Seed oil and then finished the recipe out by adding the honey mixture to the already cooked chicken. It was really good. I substituted the sesame seeds for Chia seeds because I didn't have any sesame.
doloreseleeson 392 7811
May 02, 2018
I am going to try a shortcut and use the already breaded cooked chicken nuggetts from the supermarket. I find that when I try to fry breaded chicken, it always sticks to the pan. I have a glass top stove and the temps are not always even.
kayk 4731187
Feb 19, 2018
Would not recommend this recipe. Left an aftertaste that lasted for quite awhile. Way to many sesame seeds. Very sweet.
NancyT
Jul 04, 2017
Really terrific recipe! Not fans of sesame seeds so left them out. Is very pretty with thinly sliced green onion (green part only) sprinkled on top.
LLliberty101
Mar 10, 2015
This was delicious and the other half said it was just as good as in a chinese restaurant. I served it over white rice, but next time will double the sauce. It was timely, but in the end when sitting down to eat it..well, that was quickly forgotten.
kimberlylarson17 7 631390
Feb 19, 2015
1/4 teaspoon of soy sauce? I think yhat mustsurely be a typo. I added 1/4 CUP of soy sauce and it was perfect. Next time I might try adding a Tbsp of vinegar to the sauce. Everybody loved this. I dirtied many dishes preparing it, though.
pattymilne1958 014 0570
Nov 16, 2014
The taste was excellent....will make it again, but had two issues to note....1) added a bit of water to the batter because it was too thick. 2) Wish I had a splatter screen to fit my skillet. We had oil coating everything within a 2 foot radius of the stove top! After all of this, we sat down to an excellent tasting meal. To the person who had trouble getting the batter to stay on the chicken....be sure that your chicken is patted dry before dipping it in the batter. Batter will not stick if the chicken is wet. The same rule holds true for fish. :D
CasandraBurke
Jun 13, 2014
Such a great recipe, I didnt add the sesame seeds because I didnt have any but I loved it, perfection!
jordankainz 859772 7
Feb 25, 2014
Made this last night and it was very tasty. However, i had some trouble getting chicken chunks coated in batter. Seemed to sticky, did igo wrong somewhere wotj the batter?
mol818 3929245
Mar 01, 2014
I found the batter a little too thick when I made it too. I just added a little more water until it was the right consistancy. I turned out great.
mol818 3929245
Feb 14, 2014
This was really delicious. My husband and I both loved it. The honey garlic sauce is really good but we both thought, with the basic chicken recipe, we could try different sauces to change it up from time to time. If I would have had this recipe when my kids were little, they would have never eaten a processed chicken nugget.
Betty 302
Nov 04, 2013
Made this tonight - it was delish! Didn't know about changing the tablespoon of baking powder to teaspoon but it still worked. My husband loved it sesame seeds and garlic included - he usually thinks that salt and pepper are exotic spices! Cut the recipe in half since there were just the two of us and served it over rice with vegetables. Have printed it out and also put it in my recipe box. Don't want to lose this one!
ljsgsll50 6294049
Nov 01, 2013
Am always on the lookout for 'different' chicken recipes as when my hubby hears "chicken" he gets a pained expression on his face,lol This looks really delicious and will try soon!
sthomas111 9783045
Apr 03, 2013
Which is correct? 1 1/2 t or 1 1/2 T of baking powder. Mr. Food said teaspoons, but recipe says tablespoons.
Test Kitchen Team
Apr 04, 2013
Thank you for catching that! The correct amount it 1-1/2 teaspoons and we have updated the recipe above to reflect the correct amount. Thanks again and enjoy!
gwennie the pooh
Apr 03, 2013
So Good !!!!! Another Happy Hubby Recipe : ) and so easy and quick to make.
beanbag03 1438555
Feb 20, 2013
JaneAnn60, I made this without the sesame seeds & the whole family loved it!
sarabauer 8165291
Jan 19, 2012
Wonderful and easy dish the comment from my husband was wow do this again the only thing as other people have commented is use more water for the batter it to stiff as the amont in the recipe
sbwebb134 2433740
Dec 03, 2011
I had to add more water to get a "batter". It tasted ok but I dont think I will be making it again.
acmack1010 5635692
Oct 06, 2011
I am enjoying this site...trying the honey garlic chicken. Interresting recipes, I love to cook. Arlene 0387318
Cyntracer
Jul 24, 2011
In regards to the posting. I looked at the recipe and it called for 3/4 cup of water. lmsharon said she used 1/4 cup of water. That is probably what caused the dough to be "like a ball of bread dough!" The recipe sounds delicious and I plan to try it. Happy cooking to all... "Rated on: Jun 09, 2011 by lmsharon 9632426 Excellent reciepe!! One problem............the batter, when mixed together. (1 C flour, 1 1/2 Tabl... MORE Excellent reciepe!! One problem............the batter, when mixed together. (1 C flour, 1 1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 C water makes a VERY stiff batter, so therefore not possible to "coat" chicken!! It is like a ball of bread dough! No way to "dip" chicken pieces in!! I had to add more water to be able to "dip" it!
lmsharon 9632426
Jun 09, 2011
Excellent reciepe!! One problem............the batter, when mixed together. (1 C flour, 1 1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 C water makes a VERY stiff batter, so therefore not possible to "coat" chicken!! It is like a ball of bread dough! No way to "dip" chicken pieces in!! I had to add more water to be able to "dip" it!
ocala447 5808972
Jun 05, 2011
Honey chicken, great receipie, easy to make and delicious. ocala 5808972
Member 15029
Jun 04, 2011
I like the easy simple recipes. not too many ingredients that takes toomuch time to assemble. thanks
karene 0443395
May 18, 2011
This recipe is so easy to make and really good. Now one of my favorites. Thank you.
MkHinds 5386336
Jan 07, 2011
Very good and my family loves it and when asked what they want me to cook, they always want this !!!
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