Place chicken on large plate and freeze until firm but still malleable, about 40 minutes.
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.
Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
Toss chicken,eggs, and 2 tsp salt together in second bowl.
Transfer half of chicken to flour mixture and toss with you handss
Press on coating to adhere and breaking up clumps until; chicken is coated on all sides
Fry until chicken is evenly golden brown
Whisk honey,hot sauce, and a pinch salt togetherr in small bowl. Serve chicken with honey sauce