Happy New Year, everyone! 🎊✨

I’m really excited to share the first recipe of the new year: sweet and crispy honey garlic fried chicken. Made with marinated chicken thighs, the chicken stays nice and juicy. I made this recently for my mom and she loved it, which already tells me it’s a keeper. I think this will be one of those meals I end up making at least once a month.

This recipe also goes great with my gochujang fried chicken, sweet and sour chicken, ginger chicken egg rolls, and shrimp fried rice for a full “takeout at home” night. 🍽️

Ingredients (makes 2 servings):

For the chicken & marinade:

• 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• Flour for frying 
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk

For the sauce:

• 6 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 4-6 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2  tbsp sesame oil (optional)

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 52g
• Carbs: 28

Watch the recipe video:

Here’s how to make it:

1. Prep the chicken: Wash and trim the chicken thighs, then place them in a bowl.
2. Make the marinade: Add the milk, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, salt, and ½ tablespoon of minced garlic. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Mix the sauce: While the chicken marinates, make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, remaining minced garlic, water, and sesame oil (optional).
4. Coat chicken: In a separate bowl or bag, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Working in batches, add the chicken and coat evenly.
5. Fry chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
6. Combine: Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a clean pan or skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Let it cook for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens and sticks to the chicken.
   

Serve with rice and your favorite veggies. Enjoy!

What do you think of this recipe? Leave me a comment! 💛