BEST POPCORN CHICKEN

• 1-1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1-1/2 tbsp granulated garlic
• 1-1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
• 6 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Cayenne Pepper Sauce

1. Place chicken on large plate and freeze until firm but still malleable, about 40 minutes.
2. Whisk 2-1/2 cups flour, cornstarch, granulated garlic, sugar, baking powder, cayenne, and 1 tsp pepper together in a bowl. Add water and rub flour mixture between your hands until tiny craggy bits form throughout and mixture holds together like damp sand when squeezed.