Description
This Honey Butter Crispy Chicken is ultra-crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a glossy, sweet-savory honey butter glaze that melts into every crispy bite. It’s comfort food perfection — great as a main dish, in wraps, sliders, or over rice.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Marinate: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings
4
🛒 Ingredients
🐔 Chicken
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1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips or chunks
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
🧂 Breading
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp baking powder (extra crispiness)
🍯 Honey Butter Sauce
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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⅓ cup honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Pinch chili flakes (optional)
🛢 For Frying
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Vegetable or canola oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate Chicken
Mix buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add chicken and marinate 15–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Coat Chicken
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder. Dredge chicken pieces thoroughly.
3️⃣ Fry Chicken
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
4️⃣ Make Honey Butter Sauce
Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Simmer 1 minute.
5️⃣ Toss & Serve
Toss crispy chicken in honey butter sauce or drizzle over top. Serve immediately.
📝 Notes
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Cornstarch ensures ultra-crispy coating.
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Chicken thighs stay juicier but breasts work too.
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Sauce thickens slightly as it cools.
💡 Tips
✔ Double-coat chicken for extra crunch
✔ Air fry at 380°F for 12–14 minutes
✔ Add hot sauce for spicy honey butter
✔ Serve with waffles, fries, or coleslaw
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I bake instead of fry?
Yes — bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Q: Can I make this ahead?
Fry chicken ahead, then reheat in oven and toss in sauce before serving.
Q: Can I use chicken wings?
Yes — works perfectly for wings or nuggets.
WW Points (per serving — ¼ of recipe)
Lower-Point Tips
✔ Use air fryer instead of deep frying → saves ~3 points
✔ Reduce honey to ¼ cup → saves ~1–2 points
✔ Use chicken breast instead of thighs → slightly lower points