Description
Crispy chicken breasts showcase double crunch honey garlic chicken breasts with a perfect balance of crackling exterior and sweet-savory glaze. Juicy meat and golden-brown coating promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups flour
- 4 eggs
- 4 tsps salt
- 4 tsps black pepper
- 8 tbsps water
- 3 tbsps ground ginger
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps paprika
- 1 tbsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 cup honey
- 3–4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tsps ground thyme
- 2 tsps ground sage
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Preparation: Tenderize chicken breasts to uniform 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet between plastic wrap or by horizontal slicing.
- Flour Mixture: Create a complex seasoned flour blend combining all-purpose flour with salt, black pepper, ground ginger, nutmeg, dried thyme, sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Divide mixture into two portions for layered coating.
- Coating Setup: Prepare egg wash by whisking eggs with water, and season chicken pieces with additional salt and pepper.
- Breading Process: Strategically coat chicken by first dredging in seasoned flour, dipping in egg wash, then re-coating with remaining flour mixture to ensure a robust, crispy exterior.
- Frying Technique: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, carefully positioning chicken pieces to achieve an even, golden-brown crust. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until perfectly crisp.
- Resting Phase: Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack, allowing excess oil to drain while maintaining the crunchy coating’s integrity.
- Sauce Creation: In a saucepan, gently sauté minced garlic in olive oil until softened. Blend honey, soy sauce, and black pepper, simmering 5-10 minutes to develop rich flavor complexity.
- Finishing Touch: Cool sauce briefly, then generously drizzle over crispy chicken. Plate alongside steamed rice or delicate noodles, garnishing as desired.
Notes
- Tenderize with Care: Gently pound chicken between plastic wrap to ensure even thickness, preventing uneven cooking and dry spots.
- Double Dredging Technique: The two-stage flour coating creates an extra crispy, golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and adds exceptional texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-low heat while frying to achieve perfect golden crispiness without burning the delicate coating.
- Sauce Timing Matters: Cool the honey garlic sauce slightly before drizzling to prevent soggy chicken and preserve the crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg