Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and savory with this Honey Butter Fried Chicken recipe. Crispy, juicy chicken coated in a flavorful breading and drizzled with a luscious honey butter glaze, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Breading:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add the chicken pieces, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare for Frying: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
- Bread and Fry: Remove chicken from the marinade, dredge each piece in the seasoned flour until well coated. Fry the chicken in batches for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in honey, hot sauce, and salt. Drizzle over the fried chicken or toss to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy your Honey Butter Fried Chicken while hot!
Notes
- Bone-in chicken can also be used with adjusted cooking time.
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
