Description
Crispy Honey Butter Chicken is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful batter and drizzled with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until fully combined.
- Dip each chicken thigh into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Set aside on a plate.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add the coated chicken thighs to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the honey and hot sauce (if using) until well combined and heated through.
- Drizzle the honey butter mixture over the crispy chicken or toss the chicken in the sauce for an even coating.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken by repeating the buttermilk and flour steps.
- Try adding spices like cayenne pepper or chili powder to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg