Description
This Crispy Honey Butter Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture, fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a luscious homemade honey butter garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, this dish balances crispy texture with a sweet and savory glaze that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Additional
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Begin by patting the boneless chicken thighs or tenders dry to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Mix Coating: In a bowl, combine the flour, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder thoroughly.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken evenly in the flour mixture, pressing gently so it adheres well.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces until they are crispy and golden brown on all sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per side depending on size. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Make Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, honey, and light soy sauce. Stir and cook the mixture until it becomes bubbly and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine: Add the cooked crispy chicken to the honey butter sauce. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly and let them cook together briefly for about 1-2 minutes so flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the crispy honey butter chicken hot as a main dish with steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy chicken; it should sizzle when chicken is added.
- You can use chicken tenders for faster cooking or chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Adjust the amount of honey for a sweeter or lighter glaze according to your preference.
- Serve immediately to keep the chicken crispy; leftover sauce-coated chicken may lose some crispiness.
- Light soy sauce adds a mild umami flavor without overpowering the sweetness of the honey.
