Description
Crispy Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts deliver a perfect balance of golden-brown crunch and sweet-savory glaze. Juicy chicken coated in double-layered breading gets drizzled with an irresistible honey garlic sauce that makes dinner feel like a gourmet celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dry Coating and Seasonings:
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 4 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground sage
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
Wet Ingredients and Sauce:
- 4 eggs
- 8 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) thickness using a meat mallet, positioned between two plastic wrap sheets. Alternatively, slice chicken horizontally to achieve uniform thin cuts.
- Prepare seasoned flour mixture by blending all-purpose flour with salt, black pepper, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, dried thyme, dried sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Portion the mixture into two separate batches, with one for immediate use and the other reserved.
- Whisk eggs with cool water to create a smooth, uniform egg wash for coating the chicken.
- Delicately season chicken pieces with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Meticulously coat each chicken piece by first dredging in the seasoned flour mixture, then immersing in the egg wash, and finally re-coating with the remaining flour mixture for a double-layered crispy exterior.
- Warm canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat (approximately 4.5 on the stove dial), maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully place coated chicken pieces into the heated oil, frying for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown, crispy texture.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining the crisp coating.
- For honey garlic sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan and gently sauté minced garlic until softened, ensuring it does not brown.
- Incorporate honey, soy sauce, and freshly ground black pepper into the garlic mixture, simmering for 5-10 minutes while monitoring for potential foaming.
- Remove sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly before drizzling over the crispy chicken.
- Serve the chicken alongside steamed rice or delicate noodles, garnishing as desired.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken carefully to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Blend a complex spice mix that adds depth and warmth to the crispy coating, creating a multi-layered taste experience.
- Double-coat the chicken in seasoned flour and egg wash for an extra crunchy, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture.
- Maintain medium-low heat while frying to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly crisp, evenly cooked chicken.
- Create a quick honey garlic sauce that balances sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes, transforming a simple chicken dish into a restaurant-quality meal.
- Let chicken rest on a wire rack after frying to maintain crispiness and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg