Honey Garlic Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes | Cook Time 15 minutes | Total Time 30 minutes | Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 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

• 1/2 cup honey, or more, to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

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.