Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe
This Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe features tender, juicy chicken coated in a flavorful double-layered seasoned flour batter, fried to golden perfection, and finished with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- Canola oil (for frying)
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness to ensure even cooking throughout the meat.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Divide this seasoned flour mixture into two separate bowls for a double-coating process.
- Make egg wash: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until combined.
- Coat chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dip each piece first into the first bowl of flour mixture, then into the egg wash, and finally into the second bowl of flour mixture. Press the coating firmly to help it adhere well and create the double crunch.
- Fry chicken: Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from oil and let rest on a rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Make honey garlic sauce: In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add honey and soy sauce, then simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Drizzle the honey garlic sauce over the fried chicken breasts or serve it on the side for dipping.
- Oven option: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat an oiled baking sheet in the oven. Place the coated chicken breasts on the hot sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes or until crisp and cooked through.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level of the coating.
- For a healthier version, use the oven-baking method described.
- Make sure to drain excess oil from the fried chicken to keep it from being too greasy.
- This recipe requires careful attention to oil temperature to prevent the coating from burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Double Crunch Chicken, Fried Chicken Breast, Crispy Chicken Recipe, Honey Soy Sauce Chicken
