Get your crunchy along with your healthy with this crispy baked version of an Asian favorite "Honey Garlic Chicken". All the flavors you love & it's on the table in 30!
4Tablespoonssoy sauce(tamari for gluten-free diets)
2Tablespoonssriracha
2Tablespoonscornstarch
3green onionssliced thinly
1-2Tablespoonssesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. Season with salt & pepper.
Whisk eggs in small bowl. Place panko crumbs on a large flat plate.
Dip chicken pieces in egg then into Panko crumbs, pressing them into the chicken so they are completely coated.
Place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 25 minutes, turning after the first 15 minutes.
While the chicken is baking prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, and sriracha. Bring to a simmer.
Combine cornstarch with ⅔ cup water and pour into saucepan. Continue to whisk sauce as it thickens. This should only take about 1-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Remove chicken from oven and drop into sauce. Gently stir to coat then pour into serving bowl.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve over rice, lo mein noodles or couscous.
Notes
This recipe can be made with chicken legs, thighs, or wings. See recipe variations above for cooking times.