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sweet and spicy chicken

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Strips (Sweet, Sticky & Easy)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian inspired
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the marinade

  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • ½ tsp mixed herbs
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 350 g about 12 oz chicken strips

For the breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chicken powder
  • Oil for deep frying

For the honey garlic sauce

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp crushed red chili
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey

For Garnish

  • Red chili flakes
  • Green onion sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, mixed herbs, and salt. Add the chicken strips, coat well, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Place the flour in one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs and water well. In a third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, and chicken powder.
  • Using tongs, coat one chicken strip well in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, then coat it in the breadcrumb mix. Repeat with all the strips.
  • Deep fry the strips on a medium flame until golden brown.
  • In a separate pan, combine the water, chopped garlic, crushed red chili, and soy sauce. Mix and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the honey, mix well, and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the flame, add the fried strips, and coat well.
  • Dish out and garnish with red chili flakes, green onion, and sesame seeds.