Description

Crispy Honey Butter Chicken is a deliciously golden fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce. This quick 30-minute recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs or tenders, seasoned and coated in a flavorful flour mix, fried to crispy perfection, then tossed in a luscious honey butter glaze that delivers an irresistible combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

800 g Boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders
2/3 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder

Honey Butter Sauce

1/3 cup Honey
100 g Unsalted butter
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Light soy sauce

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs or tenders dry with paper towels to ensure better coating and crispiness.
Mix Flour and Seasonings: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder thoroughly. This seasoned flour will provide a flavorful crust.
Coat Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mix, ensuring an even coat on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry them until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on size. Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Make Honey Butter Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Stir in the honey and light soy sauce. Let the sauce simmer gently until it becomes bubbly and slightly thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the crispy fried chicken pieces into the saucepan with the honey butter sauce. Toss the chicken gently to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook together for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve: Transfer the honey butter coated chicken onto a serving plate. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double dredge the chicken by dipping it once in flour, then in beaten egg, and then again in flour before frying.
You can substitute boneless chicken breasts but be mindful to cook them thoroughly without drying out.
Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable or canola oil for frying.
Adjust honey quantity to taste if you prefer more or less sweetness in the sauce.
Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad to balance the richness of the dish.