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4.8 from 54 votes

Honey Garlic Chicken

The most amazing crisp-tender chicken with a honey garlic sauce that is out of this world!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs beaten
For the honey garlic sauce
  • ½ cup honey or more, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine honey, garlic and soy sauce. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir mixture into the saucepan until thickened, about 1-2 minutes; set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, thyme, oregano, paprika and cayenne pepper.
  4. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip into eggs, then dredge in flour mixture again, pressing to coat.
  5. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet, 2 or 3 at a time, and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Serve immediately with honey garlic sauce.