Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

500 g chicken thighs or breast (boneless, cut into medium pieces)

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika (optional)

½ tsp salt & pepper

1 cup cold water (or soda water for extra crispiness)

Oil for deep frying

For the honey garlic sauce:

4 tbsp honey

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp ketchup (or chili sauce for a spicy kick)

2 tbsp brown sugar

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Add cold water and whisk until smooth (like a pancake batter).

Heat oil in a deep pan (170°C / 340°F).

Dip chicken pieces into the batter and carefully drop into hot oil.

Fry until golden brown and crispy (about 6–8 minutes).

Remove and let drain on paper towels.

In a pan, melt butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar.

Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thick and glossy.

Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.

Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped parsley.

Serve hot with rice or fries.