Description
This Honey Butter Chicken recipe delivers golden crispy chicken coated in a buttery, sweet-and-savory honey glaze. It’s the perfect weeknight indulgence, blending Southern-style crunch with a finger-licking finish. Juicy chicken pieces are dredged in seasoned flour, fried until crisp, and then tossed in a warm honey-butter sauce that clings to every bite. Whether served over mashed potatoes, alongside cornbread, or with a cool coleslaw, it’s a dish that tastes like comfort and celebration in every mouthful.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
1 cup buttermilk
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Neutral oil for frying (canola or peanut)
For the Honey Butter Sauce:
4 tbsp salted butter
⅓ cup honey
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Optional: dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and salt for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
- Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mix, pressing to coat.
- Let coated pieces rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Drain on a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and honey together. Add red pepper flakes and hot sauce if using.
- Toss warm chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately with sides of choice.
Notes
Marinating makes the chicken more tender and flavorful.
A wire rack helps preserve the crisp texture after frying.
Warm the sauce before tossing for the best glaze.
Add hot sauce for extra depth and contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15- 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~6–7 pieces
- Calories: 530