Description
This Honey Butter Chicken recipe features crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a seasoned flour and cornstarch mixture, then drizzled with a luscious honey butter sauce. The combination of sweet honey and rich butter creates a perfectly balanced, indulgent dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying (enough to shallow fry, about 1-2 cups depending on pan size)
Honey Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Prepare the coating mixture. In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder thoroughly to create an even seasoning blend for the chicken.
- Coat the chicken thighs. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then dredge each piece evenly in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are coated for maximum crispiness.
- Heat the oil. Pour oil into a skillet and heat it over medium heat until hot enough for frying, approximately 350°F (175°C) if using a thermometer.
- Fry the chicken. Carefully place the coated chicken thighs into the hot oil. Fry for about 6-7 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Prepare the honey butter sauce. In a separate pan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Once melted, stir in the honey until fully combined to form a smooth sauce.
- Dress the chicken. Remove the fried chicken from the oil and let excess oil drain on paper towels. Drizzle the warm honey butter sauce over the chicken to coat it evenly.
- Serve and enjoy. Plate the honey butter chicken immediately while hot and enjoy the delightful contrast of crispy coating and sweet buttery sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, ensure the oil is sufficiently hot before frying and do not overcrowd the pan.
- Use skin-on chicken thighs for more flavor and crispness, but boneless works well too.
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a subtle spicy kick.
- Let the chicken rest briefly after frying to maintain juiciness before drizzling with honey butter.
- Use clarified butter for sauce if you want a cleaner butter flavor and higher smoke point.
