Description
This crispy honey garlic chicken is double-dipped for extra crunch and coated in a sweet-savory glaze. A bold and flavorful dish that’s perfect for frying, baking, or air frying!
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground thyme
½ tsp ground sage
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 tsp paprika
Egg Wash:
2 large eggs
2 tbsp water
Honey Garlic Sauce:
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup honey
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
For Frying:
Canola oil (as needed)
Instructions
Pound Chicken: Flatten chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness for even cooking.
Prepare Coating: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, cayenne, and paprika. Divide the mixture into two bowls.
Make Egg Wash: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with water.
Bread the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip into the first flour bowl, then egg wash, then second flour bowl. Press firmly to create a thick crust.
Cook Chicken:
Frying: Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
Oven Option: Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat a lightly oiled baking sheet in oven. Bake chicken for 15 minutes, flip, then bake an additional 10–15 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
Air Fryer Option: Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Make Sauce: In a small saucepan, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add honey and soy sauce. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve: Drizzle sauce over crispy chicken or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
Use thighs for juicier, richer flavor.
Pressing the coating helps create a thick, crunchy crust.
For gluten-free, use GF flour and tamari.
Make it spicy with extra cayenne or hot sauce in the glaze.
Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
