Description
This Honey Butter Chicken recipe combines crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture with a rich and sweet honey butter sauce. The chicken is fried to golden perfection and then drizzled with a luscious butter and honey glaze, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
Coating
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
Other
- Oil for frying (about 1-2 cups, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the coating mixture: In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Coat the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then thoroughly coat each piece in the flour mixture, pressing slightly so the coating sticks well on all sides.
- Heat the oil: Pour oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat over medium heat until shimmering and hot enough for frying, around 350°F (175°C) if using a thermometer.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken thighs into the hot oil. Fry each side for about 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the coating turns golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Make the honey butter sauce: In a separate small pan, melt the butter over low to medium heat. Once melted, stir in the honey until fully combined, creating a smooth glaze.
- Glaze the chicken: Remove the fried chicken pieces from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Drizzle the warm honey butter sauce generously over the chicken thighs.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the honey butter chicken hot, either as a main dish or paired with your choice of sides. The combination of crispy chicken and sweet buttery glaze promises a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before frying.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature to avoid greasy or undercooked chicken.
- Adjust honey quantity in the sauce based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted with chicken breasts, but cooking times may vary.
- Leftover honey butter chicken can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
