Description
Honey Butter Chicken is a deliciously crispy fried chicken dish drizzled with a sweet and buttery honey sauce, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until fully combined.
- Dip each chicken thigh into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F).
- Fry the chicken thighs in batches for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract over low heat. Stir until well combined and warmed through.
- Drizzle the honey butter mixture over the fried chicken thighs before serving.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, double-dip the chicken in the egg and flour mixtures.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the honey butter for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg