11/02/2025
Sweet, sticky, crispyβthese Asian chicken dinners are the definition of comfort food done right!
π― CRISPY HONEY CHICKEN
β Vegetable oil (2β3 inches deep in skillet)
β 3 cups flour
β 2Β½ tsp cumin
β 2Β½ tsp chili powder
β 1Β½ tsp ground coriander
β 1Β½ tsp onion powder
β Β½ tsp salt
β Β½ tsp black pepper
β 2Β½ cups buttermilk
β 4 chicken breasts (1-inch square pieces)
SAUCE
β ΒΎ cup honey
β 3 tbsp soy sauce
β 3 tbsp water
β 2 tsp sesame oil
β 2 tbsp rice vinegar
β ΒΌ tsp red pepper flakes
β 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water
GARNISH
β 5 green onions, chopped
β Toasted sesame seeds
β White rice, cooked
πΆ GENERAL TSO CHICKEN
β 1Β½ lbs chicken breast (1-inch pieces)
β 1 tsp paprika
β 1 tsp black pepper
β 1 tsp sea salt
β 2 cups all-purpose flour
β 1 cup buttermilk
β 1 large egg
β 2 tsp sriracha
β Vegetable oil (for frying)
GLAZE
β 2 tbsp sesame oil
β 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
β 6 garlic cloves, minced
β Β½ cup light soy sauce
β 1 cup water
β 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or mirin)
β 4 tbsp hoisin
β 2 cups sweet chili sauce
β 4 tbsp light brown sugar
β 4 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
β Sesame seeds + green onions (for garnish)
π₯ BOURBON CHICKEN
β 4 large chicken breasts (bite-size pieces)
β 2 tbsp sesame oil
β Β½ tsp pepper
β Β½ tsp onion powder
β ΒΌ cup apple juice (or bourbon)
β ΒΌ cup ketchup
β Β½ cup soy sauce
β ΒΌ cup water
β β
cup brown sugar
β Β½ tsp ground ginger
β 3 tsp minced garlic
β 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch
β ΒΌ cup green onions, sliced
π HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN
β 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (2 lbs)
β Β½ tsp salt
β ΒΌ tsp black pepper
β 2 tbsp cornstarch
β β
cup honey (clover or wildflower)
β Β½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
β 1 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
β 2 tsp minced garlic
β 2 tsp grated ginger
β 2 tbsp canola oil
β Β½β1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)