Crunchy Honey Garlic Chicken
A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet for frying chicken.
- Baking sheet for baking the chicken.
- Mixing bowls for combining ingredients.
- Whisk for mixing egg wash.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp salt
- 4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp ground thyme
- 2 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 4 large eggs
- 8 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup honey
- 1 4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 as needed canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to a 1/2 inch thickness by pounding them between plastic wrap or slicing them horizontally.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Save half of this mixture for later use to double coat the chicken.
- Whisk together the eggs and water in another bowl to create an egg wash.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat it in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg wash, and coat it in the flour mixture again for that extra crunch.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add canola oil. Once hot, fry the chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain the fried chicken on a wire rack to keep it crispy.
- To prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Then, add the honey, soy sauce, and black pepper, simmering for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- If you prefer to bake the chicken, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Coat the chicken as instructed and lay it on a floured cutting board.
- Oil a hot baking sheet and transfer the chicken pieces onto it, making sure they don’t touch for even cooking. Spray the chicken lightly with vegetable oil.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve the baked chicken with a generous dip in the Honey Garlic Sauce and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, try baking the chicken instead of frying. Ensure the oven is hot and do not open the door while baking for crispy results.