Description
Crispy Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts explode with flavor that’ll have your family begging for seconds. Perfectly seasoned and glazed, this crowd-pleasing dish turns an ordinary dinner into a memorable meal your taste buds will thank you for.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dry Coating:
- 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:
- 4 eggs
- 8 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- canola oil for frying
Sauce:
- 34 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed coating by combining 2 cups flour, 4 tsp salt, 4 tsp black pepper, 3 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp nutmeg, 2 tsp ground thyme, 2 tsp ground sage, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, and 2 tbsp paprika in a wide mixing bowl.
- Whisk 4 eggs with 8 tbsp water in a separate bowl until well blended.
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure maximum coating adherence.
- Dredge each chicken breast thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick, even coating.
- Dip the flour-coated chicken into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return the chicken to the seasoned flour mixture for a second coating, pressing gently to create a crispy double layer.
- Heat canola oil to 350°F in a large deep skillet, ensuring the oil is at least 1 inch deep.
- Carefully place coated chicken breasts into hot oil, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and drain on wire rack or paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- In a separate saucepan, sauté 34 cloves minced garlic over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup honey, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tsp ground black pepper to garlic.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
- Drizzle warm honey garlic sauce generously over crispy chicken just before serving.
Notes
- Double dredging creates an extra crispy coating that locks in moisture and adds incredible texture to the chicken.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally without overcooking and drying out the meat.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after frying to help the crust set and prevent soggy breading when adding sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 1540 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg