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crispy honey garlic chicken bites final dish coated in glossy honey garlic sauce

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Extra-crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside — these Restaurant-Style Honey Garlic Chicken Bites deliver a perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and savory garlic glaze. A viral-level dish you can make in under 25 minutes.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Asian Fusion, Dinner, Quick & Easy
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crispy Chicken:
  • 600 g chicken breast or boneless thigh (recommended for juiciness)
  • 2 eggs
  • 120 g cornstarch
  • 8 g salt
  • 4 g white pepper
  • 6 g garlic powder
  • 120 g flour
  • 4 g onion powder
  • 2 g smoked paprika
  • Oil for frying
  • For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
  • 80 g honey
  • 50 g light soy sauce
  • 20 g rice vinegar
  • 20 g ketchup
  • 15 g butter
  • 12 g fresh garlic, minced
  • 6 g fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water (slurry for glossy texture)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Deep pan or pot for frying
  • Strainer or tongs
  • Medium saucepan for sauce

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken into equal bite-sized pieces and pat dry thoroughly.
    crispy honey garlic chicken bites step 1 prepping bite-sized chicken pieces on cutting board
  2. Season the coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
    crispy honey garlic chicken bites step 2 seasoned flour cornstarch coating mix
  3. Double coat the chicken: Dip chicken in beaten eggs → dredge in flour mix → back into egg → flour again.This double-coating ensures a long-lasting crispy crust.
    crispy honey garlic chicken bites step 3 double coated chicken pieces for extra crunch
  4. Fry until extra crispy: Heat oil to 175°C. Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes, rest 2 minutes, then fry again 45 seconds.Double-frying = restaurant crunch.
    crispy honey garlic chicken bites step 4 frying chicken in hot oil until golden and crunchy
  5. Make the glossy honey garlic glaze: In a pan, melt butter. Add garlic + ginger for 20 sec. Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar. Add slurry.Simmer until thick, glossy and sticky.
    crispy honey garlic chicken bites step 5 glossy honey garlic sauce simmering in pan
  6. Coat the chicken and serve: Toss the crispy chicken in the hot glaze until everything is perfectly coated.Serve immediately.
    crispy honey garlic chicken bites final dish coated in glossy honey garlic sauce

Notes

  • Chicken thigh gives the juiciest result.
  • Double-fry = guaranteed long-lasting crunch.
  • Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
  • Serve with jasmine rice, noodles, or fries.