CRISPY HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
Ingredients
• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts – cut in half lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness to make four cutlets
• 2 large eggs, beaten + 1 tbsp water
• 1 c flour
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika – regular is fine if you don’t have smoked
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ c vegetable oil
Honey Garlic Sauce:
• ½ c honey
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp corn starch + 3 tbsp cold water
Directions
• Place a saucepan on the stove, then add soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Stir until well blended.
• Turn the heat to medium and allow the mixture to boil.
• In a mixing bowl, add cold water and cornstarch. Stir until well mixed.
• Pour the cornstarch into the pan and stir until well blended and thick.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• In a mixing bowl, add flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
• In another mixing bowl, add 1 tbsp of water and eggs. Whisk until well mixed.
• Dip each chicken slice into the egg wash, then into the flour mixture. Make sure to coat them well.
• Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
• Add oil and allow it to become hot.
• Add the chicken pieces and cook each side for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Add the fried chicken slices into the bowl with the honey garlic sauce and toss until well coated.
Serve hot and enjoy!
