Ingredients:
To prepare four cutlets, cut two big boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound them to a uniform thickness.
2 large eggs, beaten + 1 tablespoon water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika can be used as a substitute)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup vegetable oil
Honey Garlic Sauce:
½ cup honey
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions:
In a saucepan on the stove, combine soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Stir until well blended.
After adjusting the heat to medium, let the mixture boil.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together cold water and cornstarch until well mixed.
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and stir until well blended and thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until well mixed.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon of water.
Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg wash, ensuring it is fully coated, then dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating. Make sure the chicken is well coated.
Transfer a big skillet to the burner and set it over medium heat.
Add vegetable oil to the skillet and allow it to become hot.
Carefully place the coated chicken cutlets into the hot oil and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Place the fried chicken cutlets into the bowl with the honey garlic sauce and toss until they are well coated.
Enjoy the hot, crispy honey garlic chicken after serving!
This crispy honey garlic chicken recipe combines tender and juicy chicken cutlets with a flavorful and sticky honey garlic sauce. The chicken is coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to perfection, then tossed in the homemade honey garlic sauce for a delicious sweet and savory coating. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Enjoy the crispy texture and delightful flavors of this honey garlic chicken recipe!