Description
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweetness and crunch with this best crispy honey butter chicken recipe. Perfectly fried chicken is coated in a luscious honey butter sauce that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over low heat, add honey, and stir until smooth.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove and drain on paper towels, then drizzle with honey butter sauce before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pair with creamy mashed potatoes, garden salad, or corn on the cob for a complete meal.
- Feel free to use chicken breasts instead of thighs or drumsticks, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- To maintain crispiness, avoid covering the chicken immediately after frying.
- Try variations by adding spices or herbs to the honey butter sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg