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Crispy Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe

Crispy Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe

This Crispy Honey Butter Fried Chicken is the perfect combination of crunchy, juicy, sweet, and savory. Golden fried chicken is coated in a rich honey butter glaze that creates an irresistible flavor in every bite. It’s a comfort food favorite that’s perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or weekend treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken pieces drumsticks or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup honey

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat well in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 12–15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in honey to make the glaze.
  7. Drizzle or toss the fried chicken with the honey butter glaze.
  8. Serve hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Double-coat the chicken for extra crispy texture.
  • Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack to stay crispy.
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes to the honey butter for a sweet-spicy twist.
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