Indulge in the crispy goodness of Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of spices, fried to perfection, and drizzled with a sweet honey garlic sauce.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
1cup all-purpose flour
1cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1/4cup water
vegetable oil for frying
Honey Garlic Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1cup honey
1/4cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons water + 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Honey Garlic Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and whisk into the sauce. Simmer another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Chicken Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs and water. Dip each chicken breast first in the egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
Frying: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot (350°F), fry chicken breasts for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Serving: Drizzle or brush the warm honey garlic sauce generously over the chicken before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken by repeating the egg and flour steps.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.