Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced in halves)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup honey 🍯
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and coat again in the flour. Make sure it’s well coated for that extra crunch! 🔥
2️⃣ Fry to Perfection:
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken pieces for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
3️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Coat & Serve:
- Dip or drizzle the crispy chicken with the honey garlic sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with amazing flavor!
- Garnish with fresh herbs or scallions. 🌿
✨ Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
✨ Servings: 4
💡 Pro Tip: For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken by repeating the dredging process! Want extra heat? Add more cayenne or red pepper flakes to the flour mix! 🔥
Enjoy your flavorful chicken! 😋