Crispy Honey Garlic Turkey (Takeout-Style)

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

Turkey

• 1½ lbs turkey, bite-size pieces

• Salt & white or black pepper

Light Batter (this gives that look)

• ⅓ cup cornstarch

• 2 tbsp flour

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp cold water

• Neutral oil for frying (or shallow fry)

Honey Garlic Sauce

• ¼ cup honey

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional but helps color)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Cook the Turkey

1. Pat turkey dry, season lightly with salt & pepper.

2. Mix batter ingredients until smooth.

3. Toss turkey to coat lightly (not thick).

4. Fry in 350°F oil (or shallow fry) until golden and crisp, 3–4 min.

5. Drain on a rack or paper towel.

Make the Sauce

1. In a clean skillet or wok, add honey, soy, vinegar, hoisin, garlic, ginger, sesame oil.

2. Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Stir in cornstarch slurry.

4. Cook 30–60 seconds until thick, shiny, and sticky.

Finish

• Toss crispy turkey in sauce just until coated (don’t soak it).

• Kill heat immediately to keep the crunch.