Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, and beaten egg to form a batter.
- Coat chicken pieces in the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and water. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg