If you love crispy chicken with a delicious honey garlic glaze and fried rice, then this recipe is perfect for you! It’s a simple, tasty, and quick meal made in the air fryer, making it a super easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy. With tender chicken, a sweet and savory glaze, and flavorful fried rice, it’s sure to become a favorite. Let me walk you through the steps for making this crispy, mouth-watering.
Method in detail
Coating the Chicken
Start by cutting your chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces. This will help the chicken cook faster and ensure that every piece is coated evenly. Once the chicken is cut, coat it in soy sauce and cornflour. The soy sauce adds a salty flavor and helps the cornflour stick to the chicken, giving it that crispy texture when cooked in the air fryer. Make sure each piece is well-coated so that the chicken crisps up nicely as it cooks.
Preparing the Fried Rice
In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the fried rice. Start by adding your basmati rice to the bowl. Then, pour in the hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. These sauces will infuse the rice with a rich, savory flavor. Add in the garlic purée, ginger, and Chinese five spice to give the rice a fragrant, warm kick. Next, grate the carrot and toss it in with the rice mixture for a fresh, crunchy texture. Finally, stir in the frozen peas to add a burst of color and sweetness. Stir everything together thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
Cooking the Chicken
Now that your chicken is coated and your rice is ready, it’s time to cook. Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spread out evenly. Set the air fryer to 190°C and cook the chicken for about 12-14 minutes. The high heat ensures that the chicken cooks quickly and becomes crispy on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. Remember not to overcrowd the basket, as this could prevent the chicken from cooking evenly. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches.
Air-Frying the Fried Rice
While the chicken is cooking, spread the rice mixture out on a baking tray. This will help the rice cook evenly and get a slightly crispy texture. Air fry the rice at 190°C for 8-10 minutes. Since the rice doesn’t need as long as the chicken, keep an eye on it to ensure it cooks perfectly. Stir the rice halfway through to make sure it doesn’t stick to the tray or overcook in spots.
Making the Honey Garlic Glaze
While the chicken and rice are cooking, it’s time to make the delicious honey garlic glaze. In a small bowl, combine the garlic purée, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, water, and honey. Stir well until everything is blended into a smooth sauce. This glaze is the key to the sweet and savory flavor of your crispy chicken, so make sure it’s well-mixed and ready for when the chicken is done.
Coating the Chicken in Glaze
Once the chicken is cooked and crispy, remove it from the air fryer and coat it in the honey garlic glaze. You can either toss the chicken pieces in the glaze or drizzle it over them, making sure each piece is covered in the sticky, flavorful sauce. For an extra crisp, place the glazed chicken back in the air fryer for another 2-3 minutes. This will allow the glaze to thicken slightly and give the chicken a final crispy touch.
Serving the Dish
Once everything is ready, it’s time to serve! Spoon the fried rice onto plates and top with the crispy honey garlic chicken. For an extra touch of flavor and flair, drizzle some chili oil over the dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds. The chili oil will add a bit of heat to balance out the sweetness of the honey garlic chicken, and the sesame seeds give it a nice crunch and nutty flavor.
Necessary Tools
- Air fryer
- Small bowl for the chicken coating
- Large bowl for the rice mix
- Spoon or spatula for stirring
- Grater for the carrot
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
Cuisine: fushion dishDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes24
minutes34
minutesIngredients
For the chicken:
4 chicken breasts
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornflour
For the glaze:
1 tbsp garlic purée
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp honey
For the fried rice:
2 micro bags of basmati rice
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp garlic purée
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp Chinese five spice
1 grated carrot
100g frozen peas
Directions
- Start by cutting your chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces. Coat the pieces with soy sauce and cornflour. This will help give the chicken that crispy texture when it cooks.
- In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the fried rice. Add the basmati rice, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic purée, ginger, Chinese five spice, grated carrot, and frozen peas. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Pop your coated chicken into the air fryer and cook at 190°C for 12-14 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, spread the rice mixture onto a baking tray and air fry it for 8-10 minutes at 190°C. The rice doesn’t need as long as the chicken to cook
- While the chicken is cooking, spread the rice mixture onto a baking tray and air fry it for 8-10 minutes at 190°C. The rice doesn’t need as long as the chicken to cook
- While the chicken and rice are cooking, make the honey garlic glaze by mixing the garlic purée, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, water, and honey in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is done, coat it with the honey garlic glaze and air fry for another 2-3 minutes to crisp it up.
Notes
- Make sure to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the soy sauce and cornflour to ensure they crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket with the chicken; you want the pieces to cook evenly.
- Keep an eye on the rice as it cooks; since air fryers can vary, you may need to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two.
- Be careful when applying the glaze to the chicken,it’s sticky and hot! Wait for the chicken to cool down a bit before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This crispy honey garlic chicken fried rice is perfect on its own, but if you want to elevate the meal, serve it with a side of steamed vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for some added crunch and nutrition. You could also add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to bring out the flavors.
Fun Fact
Did you know that honey garlic sauce is a classic combination in many Asian dishes? The mix of sweet honey and savory garlic creates the perfect balance of flavors. Plus, it’s super easy to make at home, and you can adjust it to your liking!
Conclusion
This crispy honey garlic chicken fried rice is not only super tasty but also easy to make. The air fryer does all the hard work, so you get crispy chicken and perfectly cooked fried rice in no time. Whether you’re making it for a quick dinner or meal prep, this recipe is sure to impress. Enjoy every bite of this crispy, savory dish
