P.F. Chang's Crispy Honey Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
P.F. Chang's Crispy Honey Chicken (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
485
Protein
28g
Carbs
58g
Fiber
1g

Health Benefits

Gut Health4/10
Anti-Inflammatory5/10
Blood Sugar Control4/10

Ingredients

  • •- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • •- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • •- ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • •- 2 large eggs, beaten
  • •- 2-3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
  • •- ½ cup honey
  • •- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • •- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • •- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • •- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
  • •- ¼ cup chicken broth
  • •- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • •- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • •- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • •- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1Pat chicken cubes completely dry using paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness during frying.
  2. 2Whisk together flour and cornstarch in a shallow bowl until evenly combined. Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl and set aside.
  3. 3Dredge each chicken piece in the flour-cornstarch mixture, coating all sides thoroughly. Dip into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Return to flour mixture and coat again, pressing gently to adhere. Place coated pieces on a plate and let rest for 10 minutes for better coating adhesion.
  4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or wok to 365°F, using a cooking thermometer for accuracy. Working in small batches to avoid crowding, carefully lower chicken pieces into hot oil. Fry until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Maintain oil temperature between batches.
  5. 5While chicken fries, prepare the honey sauce. Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in honey and red pepper flakes, reducing heat to medium. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly and reduces by about one-third, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
  6. 6Transfer crispy chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour warm honey sauce over chicken and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
  7. 7Arrange glazed chicken on a serving platter. Garnish generously with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while coating is still crispy.