Description
Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken is a deliciously crispy fried chicken dish coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. The chicken is double-breaded for extra crunch and then tossed in a sweet and savory sauce with garlic, honey, and soy sauce, making it perfect for a satisfying dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Breading
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 4 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Oil for frying
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In one dish, whisk together 2 large eggs and 4 tablespoons of water. In a separate large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons salt, 4 teaspoons black pepper, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 2 teaspoons baking powder to create the dry coating mixture.
- Double Breading: Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mixture, then into the egg and water mixture, followed again by the flour mixture to ensure a double coating for extra crunch.
- Heat Oil for Frying: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat enough oil over medium-high heat to submerge the chicken strips partially and achieve a crispy fry.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken strips in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Once fried, place the chicken on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare Honey Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in 1 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes until it slightly thickens and the flavors meld.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Add the fried chicken strips to the saucepan and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the honey garlic sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken immediately. Optionally garnish with additional black pepper for an extra hint of spice.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce to control the saltiness of the sauce.
- Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which helps maintain crispiness.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil before tossing in sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
