Description
This Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features crispy fried chicken breasts coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. The chicken is double-dipped for an extra crunchy texture and then tossed in a sweet and savory sauce that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- vegetable oil for frying
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Pound and Prep Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and cut into halves if large.
- Prepare Coating: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Egg Wash: Whisk eggs with milk in a bowl. Dip chicken in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Simmer honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Thicken with water and cornstarch.
- Coat Chicken: Drizzle or toss fried chicken with warm honey garlic sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken for a second coating.
- Pair with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use a thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F internally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
