Description
Delicious crispy honey garlic chicken featuring tender chicken breasts with a sticky glaze.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for juiciness)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free flour can be used)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (potato starch can be used)
- 2 large eggs (flax eggs as a vegan alternative)
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (fresh minced garlic can be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika enhances flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt (sea or kosher salt recommended)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (white pepper can be used)
For the Sauce
- â…“ cup honey (maple syrup can be used)
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (coconut aminos as a gluten-free substitute)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (vegan butter as a dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (apple cider vinegar can be substituted)
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, cayenne pepper for spiciness)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or cilantro for freshness)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Make the coating by combining flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken in flour mixture after dipping in egg.
- Heat vegetable oil and fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Rest the chicken on a wire rack.
- Make the sauce by melting butter, cooking garlic, then adding honey and soy sauce.
- Combine sauce ingredients and whisk until glossy.
- Thicken the sauce by adding cornstarch mixture and stirring until glossy.
- Glaze the chicken with the sauce before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Ensure to check the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American