Honey Pecan Chicken Recipe
430kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 500 g chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Honey Pecan Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter optional but recommended
- 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice optional for balance
- Topping
- ½ to 1 cup pecans lightly toasted
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or fork
- Frying pan / skillet or deep fryer
- Tongs or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan (for sauce)
- Paper towels (for draining oil)
Method
- Step 1: Prepare Chicken
- Cut chicken into even bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Coat Chicken
- Mix flour and cornstarch, dip chicken in beaten egg, then coat evenly in dry mixture.
- Step 3: Fry Chicken
- Heat oil and fry chicken until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 4: Toast Pecans
- Lightly toast pecans in a dry pan until fragrant. Set aside.
- Step 5: Make Honey Pecan Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add garlic. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and optional vinegar. Simmer until slightly thick.
- Step 6: Combine Everything
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated. Top with toasted pecans and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving180gCalories430kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein30gFat22gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol105mgSodium680mgPotassium390mgFiber1gSugar20gVitamin A150IUVitamin C6mgCalcium40mgIron1mg
Notes
- Always add pecans at the end to keep them crunchy.
- Chicken thighs give juicier results than breast meat.
- Do not overcook the honey sauce, or it may become bitter.
- For a healthier version, use air fryer or oven-baked chicken.
- Adjust sweetness by balancing honey and soy sauce.
- Best served immediately for maximum crispiness.