Savory Honey Garlic Fried Chicken
This Southern-style fried chicken is coated in a golden crust and tossed in a sweet and sticky honey garlic glaze. Crispy, savory, and full of bold flavor—perfect for Sunday dinner or weeknight indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks work well)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- chopped green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into the honey garlic sauce and cook until thickened.
- Toss the fried chicken in the honey garlic sauce until well coated.
- Serve the chicken on a platter and garnish with chopped green onions or chives.
Notes
For extra crispy texture, double-dip the chicken: after the first dredge, let it rest for 10 minutes and repeat the egg and flour coating. This adds that deliciously thick crunch. You can also use boneless thighs for easier eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 732kcalCarbohydrates: 62.3gProtein: 31.5gFat: 32.5gSaturated Fat: 9.8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36.5g
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