Crunchy Honey Garlic Chicken (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Prep
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4 big boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Flour Mix
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4 teaspoons salt
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4 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon freshly ground nutmeg
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3 tablespoons ground ginger
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2 teaspoons ground sage
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2 tablespoons paprika
→ Egg Mixture
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4 large eggs
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8 tablespoons water
→ Frying Oil
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canola oil enough for frying
→ Honey Garlic Glaze
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup honey
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1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
# Steps to Follow:
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Put chicken between plastic sheets and flatten to about half an inch using a meat mallet or cut horizontally into thinner pieces.
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Sift flour with salt, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl. Save half in a sealed freezer bag for later.
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Whisk eggs with water in a shallow dish until smooth.
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Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken. Coat each piece first in the flour mix, then dip in the egg wash, and cover again with flour, pressing so it sticks.
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Heat about 1.25 cm of canola oil in a big skillet on medium. Fry chicken for 4 to 5 minutes each side until golden and fully cooked. Keep an eye so it doesn’t burn.
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Place fried chicken on a wire rack to let any extra oil drip off before adding sauce.
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Warm olive oil in a medium pan on medium heat. Toss in minced garlic and cook gently until soft, but don’t let it brown.
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Add honey, soy sauce, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes while watching for foam. Take it off heat and let it cool for a bit.
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Right before serving, dunk the chicken in the honey garlic sauce. Enjoy with noodles or rice.
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Heat oven to 218°C (425°F) with a baking sheet inside. Lightly grease the hot sheet. Place coated chicken spaced out on the tray. Spray tops lightly with canola oil.
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Bake on the second lowest rack for 15 minutes without opening the door. Flip pieces and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until crispy and golden.
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Dip the baked chicken in sauce and serve right away.
# Additional Tips:
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For a lighter dish, try air frying or baking instead of frying.
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You can tweak honey and soy sauce to how you like it.
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Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.