Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken is a restaurant-quality dish that comes together in just 30 minutes! It’s crispy, sticky, and packed with sweet and tangy honey lemon flavor—the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.
This homemade version is even better than takeout! After trying honey lemon chicken at a restaurant and falling in love with the flavors, I was disappointed to find it’s not a common menu item. So, I had to recreate it at home—and trust me, it’s worth it!
Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken
Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken is a restaurant-quality dish that comes together in just 30 minutes! It’s crispy, sticky, and packed with sweet and tangy honey lemon flavor—the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- zest of one large lemon
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish:
- green onions
- sesame seeds
- lemon zest
Instructions
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