Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Crispy + Sticky: The perfect texture contrast.
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Fast & Simple: Ready in under 30 minutes.
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Budget-Friendly: Uses inexpensive chicken breast or thighs.
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Versatile: Great as a main dish, snack, or party platter.
📝 Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken
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1 ½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup cornstarch (or flour)
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Oil for frying
For the Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce
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½ cup honey
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⅓ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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Optional: ½ cup pineapple chunks (as in the photo)
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Optional: chili flakes for heat
🍗 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken into small, even pieces for fast and crispy cooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Breading:
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Coat chicken in cornstarch.
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Dip into beaten egg.
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Coat again lightly in cornstarch for extra crunch.
This double-coat method creates the signature crispy exterior that holds the sticky sauce perfectly.
2. Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan to medium-high.
Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy—about 4–6 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces.
Place cooked chicken on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
