Description
A delightful and crispy honey butter chicken recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge each marinated chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then mix in honey until well combined.
- Brush the honey butter mixture over the cooked chicken before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken rest on a wire rack to maintain crispiness. Adjust the spice level by adding or omitting cayenne pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: honey butter chicken, crispy chicken, comfort food, dinner recipe