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Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

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Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are ultra-crispy, twice-dredged chicken cutlets fried golden and finished with a sticky honey garlic glaze—sweet, savory, and perfect for weeknights or entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tbsp water
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with water to make an egg wash.
  4. Dip each cutlet in seasoned flour, then egg wash, then back into the flour, pressing to adhere for a thick coating.
  5. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a wire rack.
  6. For the sauce, warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic 30–60 seconds, then add honey, soy sauce, and black pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Drizzle or toss the crispy chicken with the honey garlic sauce, or serve it on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce for heat.
  • Oven option: bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Chicken thighs work well for extra juiciness.
  • Reheat in an oven or air fryer to keep the crunch.
  • Make the sauce up to 3 days ahead; reheat gently before serving.
  • For gluten-free: use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and tamari instead of soy sauce.

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