Description

Crispy, golden chicken breasts with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. This crave-worthy dish is packed with bold flavor and satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

→ Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Coating:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground thyme

½ teaspoon ground sage

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

→ Egg Wash:

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons water

→ Sauce:

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup honey

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

→ For Frying:

Canola oil, as needed for shallow frying

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Instructions

Prep the Chicken:
Pound chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness for consistent cooking.

Make Seasoned Flour:
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, cayenne, and paprika. Split into two equal bowls.

Prepare Egg Wash:
Beat eggs with water in a separate bowl until well combined.

Dredge Chicken:
Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in first bowl of flour, then egg wash, then second bowl of flour, pressing for solid coating.

Fry the Chicken:
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Transfer to a wire rack.

Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil for 1 minute. Add honey and soy sauce, simmer until slightly thickened.

Serve:
Drizzle warm sauce over crispy chicken or serve as a dipping sauce.

Optional Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oiled baking sheet in oven. Place coated chicken on sheet. Bake 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–15 minutes until fully cooked and crisp.

Notes

Rest fried chicken on a wire rack to preserve crispiness.

Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce for a spicy kick.

Great served with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad.

Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe GF-friendly (ensure all ingredients are GF-certified).

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Frying / Baking
Cuisine: American