A bold and crispy chicken dish with a double-dipped seasoned crust and a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for weeknights and adaptable for baking or frying.
Author:Sarah
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop or Oven
Cuisine:American
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Seasoned Coating:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1/2 tsp ground sage
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 tsp paprika
Egg Wash:
2 large eggs
2 tbsp water
Honey Garlic Glaze:
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
For Frying:
Canola oil
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking. This ensures the chicken cooks uniformly.
In a large bowl, combine the seasoned coating ingredients. Divide into two bowls.
Whisk eggs and water in a separate bowl to make the egg wash.
Season chicken and coat with flour, egg wash, and flour again. Press the coating firmly onto the chicken.
Fry chicken in canola oil until golden and cooked through. Rest on a rack or paper towels.
To make the glaze, sauté garlic, then add honey and soy sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Drizzle the glaze over chicken or serve on the side for dipping.
For oven option, preheat to 425°F, oil a baking sheet, bake coated chicken until crisp and cooked through.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra richness and moisture.
Pressing the coating onto the chicken helps form a thick crust.
Use gluten-free flour and tamari for a gluten-free version.
To make it spicy, add more cayenne or hot sauce to the glaze.
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.