Sweet And Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken
Crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sticky honey pepper glaze with the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Honey Pepper Sauce
⅓ cup (113 g) honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp butter
Optional Garnishes
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
Extra cracked black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Place the beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
Dip each piece of chicken into the eggs, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Fry the Chicken
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Make the Honey Pepper Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, sriracha, hot sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in the butter until melted and the sauce becomes glossy.
Combine
Add the crispy chicken to a large bowl.
Pour the warm honey pepper sauce over the chicken.
Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
Serve
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and extra cracked black pepper if desired.
Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
Chicken thighs stay extra juicy and flavorful.
Adjust the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
For a lighter version, bake or air-fry the chicken instead of frying.
Freshly cracked black pepper provides the signature peppery flavor.
Serve with jasmine rice or fried rice for a complete meal.
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