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Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts with Crisp Spiced Coating Recipe

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Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts with Crisp Spiced Coating delivers a golden, ultra-crispy chicken with a glossy honey-garlic glaze. The seasoned flour crust stays crunchy while the chicken remains juicy, finished with a sweet, savory sauce that pairs perfectly with noodles or rice.

Ingredients

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Coating and Dredge

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp ground sage
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 4 eggs
  • 8 tbsp water

For Frying

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • Additional vegetable oil (optional, for baked version)

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (3–4 cloves recommended)
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even ½-inch thickness with a meat mallet, or alternatively slice horizontally into halves on a cutting board to create thinner pieces for quicker, more even cooking.
  2. Create the coating: Sift together flour, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, paprika, and cayenne pepper to form the spice dredge.
  3. Section the dredge: Divide the flour and spice mixture, and store half in a freezer-safe bag for future batches.
  4. Make the egg wash: Whisk together eggs and water until smooth.
  5. Season the chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with additional salt and pepper.
  6. Dredge the chicken: Dip the chicken in the flour and spice mixture, ensuring an even coat, then dip it in the egg wash.
  7. Re-dredge: Dip the chicken again into the flour and spice mixture, pressing the coating onto the meat for a thick crust.
  8. Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat about ½ inch of canola oil to shimmering but not smoking.
  9. Fry the chicken: Fry gently at just below medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, until the coating is golden brown and crisp.
  10. Drain oil: Remove the fried chicken and drain on a wire rack for a couple of minutes to remove excess oil.
  11. Prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan, add olive oil and minced garlic; cook over medium heat to soften the garlic without browning.
  12. Add liquids: Stir in honey, soy sauce, and ground black pepper.
  13. Simmer sauce: Simmer for 5–10 minutes, watching closely to prevent foaming over the pot.
  14. Cool slightly: Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes before dipping.
  15. Coat and serve: Dip the fried chicken into the honey garlic sauce and serve immediately with noodles or rice.
  16. Baked version prep: For baked chicken, preheat a 425°F oven and line a baking sheet.
  17. Prepare for baking: Coat the chicken as instructed, place on a lightly floured cutting board, and then transfer to the oiled baking sheet.
  18. Oil the pan: Lightly oil the bottom of the hot pan with canola or another vegetable oil.
  19. Arrange pieces: Space chicken pieces at least 1 inch apart on the sheet to prevent sticking.
  20. Oil spray: Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with vegetable oil.
  21. First bake cycle: Bake on the second-lowest rack at 425°F for 15 minutes without opening the oven door.
  22. Flip and finish: Remove, flip all pieces, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until browned, crispy, and cooked through.
  23. Finish with sauce: Dip the baked chicken pieces in the sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Extra dredge can be frozen for future batches; simply reseal and store for up to 3 months.
  • Keep an eye on the honey garlic sauce as it simmers; it can foam up quickly and overflow a pot.
  • The baked version yields a crisper crust when you spray the tops with oil just before the final bake.
  • Pair with steamed rice, lo mein, or a simple side of vegetables for a complete meal.

Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crispy chicken, fried chicken, coated chicken, honey soy sauce, spicy crust, weeknight dinner

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