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The Ultimate Crispy Baked Honey Chicken

This crispy Baked Honey Chicken features tender chunks coated in a sticky amber glaze. Baked to a golden-brown crunch and served over steamed white rice with fresh scallions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast Cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup Cornstarch (120g)
  • 1 tsp Baking powder (4g)
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 spray Cooking oil spray As needed
  • 0.5 cup Honey (170g)
  • 0.25 cup Soy sauce (60ml)
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar (15ml)
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced (6g)
  • 1 cup White rice Uncooked, then steamed fluffy
  • 1 tbsp Toasted white sesame seeds (9g)
  • 2 stalks Fresh green scallions Finely chopped (30g)

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet with wire rack Crucial for allowing air to circulate and creating a crispy crust.
  • 1 Small Saucepan Used to simmer and thicken the amber honey glaze.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top, spraying the rack generously with cooking oil. Cut 1.5 lbs (680g) of chicken into bite-sized chunks to prepare them for breading.
  2. In a bowl, beat 2 large eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (120g) of cornstarch and 1 tsp (4g) of baking powder. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg, then vigorously toss them in the cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
  3. Arrange the breaded chicken on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they do not touch. Spray the pieces generously with cooking oil spray until the powdery white coating looks damp. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until you see a textured, golden-brown crunchy crust form.
  4. While the chicken bakes, combine 1/2 cup (170g) honey, 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves (6g) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let the mixture bubble and reduce for 5 minutes until it becomes a sticky amber syrup.
  5. Transfer the hot, crispy baked chicken chunks into a large mixing bowl. Pour the glossy honey glaze sauce over the top. Gently fold the chicken until every piece is generously coated in the sticky sweet sauce.
  6. Spoon the glossy chicken into a rustic shallow bowl over a small bed of fluffy steamed white rice. Scatter 1 tbsp (9g) of toasted white sesame seeds and 2 stalks (30g) of finely chopped fresh bright green scallions on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalProtein: 38gFat: 9gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use a Wire Rack: Elevating the chicken allows hot air to circulate, preventing soggy bottoms.
Don't Skip the Baking Powder: It creates tiny micro-bubbles on the surface for a superior texture.
Keyword baked honey chicken,crispy baked chicken,Honey Glaze

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