Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cooked rice for serving
- Fresh scallions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, coat chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine hot honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
- Toss fried chicken in the hot honey sauce until coated generously.
- Assemble bowls with cooked rice, topped with honey chicken, chopped scallions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can bake the chicken for a healthier version at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less chili flakes.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying, Saucing, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free possible with substitutions
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg