Description
Crispy Honey Butter Chicken is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey butter sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry the chicken in batches, cooking for about 5-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While the chicken is frying, prepare the honey butter sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in honey, garlic powder, and salt until well combined. Remove from heat.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the honey butter sauce over the crispy chicken or toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- To make it a complete meal, serve with a side of coleslaw or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg