Easy Lazy Honey Garlic Crispy Chicken – Ready in 30 Minutes
A quick and crispy honey garlic chicken dish made with minimal ingredients, pan-fried for crunch, and coated in a sticky sweet-savory sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup neutral oil (for frying)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: 1/2 tsp chili flakes, sesame seeds, scallions
Instructions
- Dredge chicken in cornstarch until coated evenly. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken in batches 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towel.
- In a clean pan, sauté garlic in 1 tbsp oil. Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and chili flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Toss in fried chicken and stir until coated and sticky.
- Garnish and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Air fry or bake for a lighter version. Double the sauce if you want it extra saucy. Best served immediately.