Here’s a Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken recipe 🍯🍗 — super crispy fried chicken coated in a sticky-sweet garlic honey sauce.
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📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp water
• Oil, for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
• ½ cup honey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise for thinner cutlets. Pat dry.
2. In one bowl, whisk together eggs and water.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
2. Double Coat for Extra Crunch
1. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then dip in egg wash, then back into flour mixture (pressing to coat well).
2. Place coated chicken on a tray and let rest 10 minutes — this helps the coating stick.
3. Fry the Chicken
1. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fry chicken 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, internal temp 165°F (74°C).
3. Place on a wire rack (not paper towels) to keep crispy.
4. Make Honey Garlic Sauce
1. In a small saucepan, heat a drizzle of oil. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
2. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Coat & Serve
1. Toss crispy chicken in honey garlic sauce or drizzle it over just before serving.
2. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
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👉 Best served with rice, mashed potatoes, or even tucked in sandwiches!
Would you like me to also give you an oven-baked version (crunchy but lighter, without deep frying)?