Description
Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken features crispy fried chicken strips coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. This dish combines a crunchy seasoned coating with a sweet, garlicky glaze, making it perfect for a satisfying yet easy-to-make meal in under 40 minutes. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 4 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips suitable for frying to ensure even cooking and easy coating.
- Mix Coatings: In one dish, whisk together the eggs and water. In a separate dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking powder thoroughly.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken strip first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture to achieve a double breaded, crunchy coating.
- Heat Oil: Pour oil into a deep skillet and heat over medium-high heat to prepare for frying the chicken strips.
- Fry Chicken: Fry the coated chicken strips in batches, cooking each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain the excess oil on paper towels.
- Make Honey Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and black pepper, then simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes until it slightly thickens to a glaze consistency.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Place the fried chicken strips in a large bowl and toss them with the honey garlic sauce until they are evenly coated with the sweet and savory glaze.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately, optionally garnishing with additional black pepper for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F for optimal frying crispiness.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce quantities to taste for sweeter or saltier variations.
- Ensure chicken strips are fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
- Leftover chicken can be reheated in a skillet to retain crispiness.
