Description

This Crispy Honey Butter Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs or tenders coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture, fried to golden perfection, and then tossed in a luscious honey butter garlic sauce. The combination of crispy chicken and sweet-savory glaze makes for an irresistible dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal with family and friends.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

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

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 boneless chicken thighs or tenders dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the coating stick better.
Mix Flour and Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the flour, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder thoroughly to create a seasoned coating for the chicken.
Coat Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even and thorough coating on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
Cook Chicken: Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each side until they are crispy and golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make Sauce: In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter then add minced garlic. Sauté the garlic until fragrant but not browned. Stir in honey and light soy sauce, and cook the mixture until it becomes bubbly and well combined.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the fried chicken pieces into the honey butter sauce, gently tossing to coat each piece evenly. Cook together briefly to let the flavors meld and the chicken absorb some of the sauce.
Serve: Transfer the coated chicken to a serving plate and serve hot for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double dredge the chicken by dipping it once more in the flour mixture before frying.
Use fresh garlic to maximize the flavor in the sauce.
Adjust honey quantity for sweeter or more savory taste as preferred.
Drain chicken on paper towels after frying to remove excess oil and keep crispiness.
Serve with steamed rice or salad for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American fusion