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Crispy Honey Chicken is a delicious, crispy chicken that is full of flavor. This chicken is sweet, sticky, and so crispy. Skip takeout and make this chicken at home.

Crispy Chicken stacked on a plate with rice
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This PF Changs Crispy Honey Chicken Recipe is a family favorite recipe. This sweet, sticky and crispy chicken is delicious and easy to make. You will love the crispy texture and juicy center of this chicken recipe.

Asian inspired dishes make for a delicious meal idea. You may like these recipes too, Asian Slow Cooker Recipes, Asian Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe, and Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

This copycat recipe is one that we make often. The chicken is seasoned with simple pantry ingredients and then dipped in buttermilk. Add the chicken to a hot skillet and fry for a few minutes.

Heat the sauce and chicken together to make a delicious honey chicken recipe. The honey sauce takes the chicken to the next level. Add your favorite sides for a delicious recipe.

Ingredients

Ingredients needed - chicken, flour, cumin, chili powder, coriander, onion powder, salt, pepper, buttermilk, oil, honey, corn syrup, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, green onions, sesame seeds

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Substitutions and Additions

  • Add Vegetables – Once the chicken and covered with the sauce, you can easily add in vegetables. It completes the meal and makes it more filling.
  • Chicken – We used chicken breast but you can use boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
  • Spicy honey garlic Sauce – If you love a little extra spice, feel free to add add in chili flakes or sriracha sauce.

How to Make Honey Crispy Chicken

Heat the glaze ingredients in a large pot with a wooden spoon

Step 1 – Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or stock pot until it’s about 2-3 inches deep in the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F. 

Combine the flour, cumin, chili powder, coriander, onion powder, salt, pepper in a bowl with a whisk

Step 2 – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cumin, chili powder, coriander, onion powder, salt and pepper.  Pour the buttermilk in a separate bowl. 

Diced chicken in the flour mixture with a fork with the bowl of buttermilk on the side

Step 3 – Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, then dip them in the buttermilk and then dip them back into the flour mixture.  Gently tap the excess flour off of the chicken.

Oil in a large pot with a spatula with flour coated chicken pieces

Step 4 – Then add the coated chicken to the hot oil.  Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is golden brown. 

  • Step 5 – Remove the chicken from the oil and place the chicken on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil. Continue this process until all the chicken is cooked and coated through. 
  • Step 6 – In a large skillet, add the honey sauce ingredients.  Whisk to combine all the ingredients.  Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is bubbly. 
  • Step 7 – Remove the pan from the heat. Then add the chicken to the skillet.  Toss the chicken to coat it with the honey sauce. 
  • Step 8 – Top with the sesame seed and diced green onions.  Serve warm and enjoy.

Expert Tips

  • Heating Oil – Make sure to not overheat the oil or the outside of the chicken will burn before the inside is cooked all the way through. Also heat at the highest heat setting otherwise it will splatter.
  • Adding Chicken to Skillet – Also, make sure not to add too many pieces of chicken to the oil or it will drop the temperature of the oil in the pan.
  • Orange Chicken – This recipe has a similar taste to the orange chicken. The sweetness honey and soy sauce makes this recipe easy to make.
  • Frying chicken – For an extra crispy texture on the chicken, we recommend double frying it.
Crispy Chicken stacked on a plate

What to Serve with Crispy Honey Chicken

When we make this crispy honey chicken we keep sides simple. These are some of our favorites.

Can I Make this Recipe in the Air Fryer?

We have not made this recipe in the air fryer but you can definitely try one of these recipes to cook the chicken.

Once you have cooked the chicken then you can heat it with the sauce. This would be an easy way to make this Crispy Chicken Recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Chicken Thighs for this Recipe?

Yes, you can use skinless chicken thighs in this recipe. Make sure to dice up about the same size so the chicken cooks evenly.

How do you Know When Oil is Ready to Fry Chicken?

The oil is ready when it heats to 350 degrees. You can measure this by using a meat thermometer. Make sure the oil does not get to hot. You can also put a wooden spoon in the oil and if it starts to bubble around the spoon then it is ready to fry the chicken.

How do you Know When Chicken is Done Cooking?

The texture on the chicken should be crispy and golden brown. The best way to tell a chicken is done cooking is by using a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

How to Store Leftover Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 5 days. Reheat the leftovers in the air fryer or the oven.

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

Yes, this is a great recipe to meal prep with for the week. Place the prepared chicken in individual containers with a side of roasted vegetables and rice for a complete meal idea.

Crispy Chicken on a chopsticks

More Easy Chicken Recipes

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Crispy Honey Chicken Recipe

5 from 9 votes
Crispy Honey Chicken is a delicious, crispy chicken that is full of flavor. This chicken is sweet, sticky, and so crispy. Skip takeout and make this chicken at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 420

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

For the Honey Sauce:

For Topping:

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Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or stock pot until it’s about 2-3 inches deep in the pan.  Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F.  Measure the oil temperature of the oil with a meat thermometer and make sure that the oil doesn’t get too hot.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cumin, chili powder, coriander, onion powder, salt and pepper.  Pour the buttermilk in a separate bowl.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, then dip them in the buttermilk and then dip them back into the flour mixture.  Gently tap the excess flour off of the chicken.
  • Then add the coated chicken to the hot oil.  Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is golden brown.  Remove the chicken from the oil and place the chicken on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil. Continue this process until all the chicken is coated and cooked through.
  • In a large skillet, add the honey sauce ingredients.  Whisk to combine all the ingredients.  Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is bubbly.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Then add the chicken to the skillet.  Toss the chicken to coat it with the honey sauce.  Top with the sesame seed and diced green onions.  Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
Make sure to not overheat the oil or the outside of the chicken will burn before the inside is cooked all the way through. Also, make sure not to add too many pieces of chicken to the oil or it will drop the temperature of the oil in the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 420kcal, Carbohydrates 57g, Protein 32g, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 81mg, Sodium 595mg, Potassium 635mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 24g, Vitamin A 393IU, Vitamin C 2mg, Calcium 134mg, Iron 3mg

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