My husbands exact words after his first bite, “Oh my God, honey, this is fantastic! I’m actually hoping the kids don’t like theirs now 😁

1½–2 lb (≈700‑900 g) boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

½ cup (≈60 g) all‑purpose flour or corn‑starch

¼ tsp paprika (optional)

¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)

2–3 Tbsp vegetable oil for frying

For the honey‑garlic sauce:

½ cup (≈150 ml) honey

2–3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)

2–4 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar (optional, but recommended for balance)

1–2 Tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

1 Tbsp corn‑starch + 3 Tbsp cold water (corn‑starch slurry, optional for thicker sauce)

Garnishes: sesame seeds, sliced green onion, red pepper flakes (optional)

To Serve:

Cooked rice (white, jasmine or brown)

Steamed or stir‑fried vegetables (broccoli, green beans, carrots)

Instructions