Sticky, tender boneless chicken thighs in a garlic, soy, and honey sauce. This Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is simple to make and ready in just 20 minutes. Serve with rice for an easy Friday night fakeaway.
Ingredients:
- Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness to make four cutlets
- 2 large eggs, beaten + 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (regular is fine if you don’t have smoked)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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- Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water
- Honey Garlic Sauce:
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Instructions:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Place a saucepan on the stove and add the soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Stir until well blended.
- Turn the heat to medium and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch with cold water and stir until well mixed.
- Gradually pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 tbsp of water.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg wash, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Transfer the chicken cutlet to the flour mixture, pressing down to ensure an even and thorough coating.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add the coated chicken cutlets to the skillet, cooking each side for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Combine and Serve:
- Place the fried chicken cutlets into a bowl and pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Toss to ensure the chicken is well coated.
- Serve hot with rice and enjoy!
This Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is sure to be a hit with its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a delightful dish for any occasion.
