How to Make Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken:
1. Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce:
• Heat a saucepan over medium heat and combine soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Stir until blended.
• Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
2. Thicken the Sauce:
• In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
• Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
• Cook until thickened, then remove from heat and set aside.
3. Coat the Chicken:
• In a bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• In another bowl, whisk together beaten eggs and water.
• Dip each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
4. Cook the Chicken:
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Fry the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Combine Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce:
• Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl.
• Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
• Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite sides.
