Description
A delightful blend of honey, garlic, and spices creates an unforgettable sweet and savory experience, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp salt
- 4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp ground thyme
- 2 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 4 eggs
- 8 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness or slice into thinner cutlets.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- Make the Egg Wash: Whisk eggs with water in another bowl.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, dip in egg wash, and coat again in flour.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat canola oil over medium heat and fry each piece for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Craft the Honey Garlic Sauce: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil, then add honey and soy sauce, and let thicken.
- Baked Option: Coat a baking sheet with oil, place chicken, and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, flip and continue for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve Delightfully: Brush with Honey Garlic Sauce before serving.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 330mg