Description
This Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe delivers ultra-crispy chicken coated in a sweet and garlicky sauce. It’s easy enough for weeknights yet special enough for guests, with options to fry or bake for a lighter take.
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt (plus more to season chicken)
- 1 tsp black pepper (plus more to season chicken)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or chili pepper)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- Oil for frying (if using frying method)
Instructions
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound or slice to an even ½ inch thickness.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and water to make an egg wash.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dip each breast into the flour mixture, then into the egg wash, then again into the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- If frying: Heat oil in a skillet (about ½ inch deep) over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- If baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Preheat a baking sheet with a wire rack. Place coated chicken on the hot rack, spray lightly with oil. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–15 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
- For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (do not brown). Add honey, soy sauce, and black pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid foaming over. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Once chicken is cooked, dip each piece in the sauce or pour the sauce over top. Serve immediately with sides like rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Swap all-purpose flour for rice flour or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
- Adjust cayenne to make it spicier or milder.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to retain crispiness—avoid microwaving.
- Store sauce separately for best texture when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes (frying) or 25–30 minutes (baking)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
