Description
Honey Butter Chicken brings tender, juicy chicken together with a sweet and rich glaze that makes dinner feel special. Crispy skin meets golden butter sauce for a simple yet satisfying meal that comes together quickly in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Supporting Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Cooking Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut two large chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes to ensure uniform cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Whisk 2 eggs in one bowl. In another bowl, combine 1 cup cornstarch with ½ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Dunk each chicken piece into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Roll thoroughly in cornstarch mixture, pressing gently to create a complete coating.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to reach ½-inch depth. Heat to 350°F. Carefully place chicken pieces in hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until exterior turns golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a clean pan over medium heat. Add ¼ cup honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Simmer for 60-90 seconds until sauce slightly thickens.
- Pour warm sauce over crispy chicken, gently tossing to coat each piece evenly. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
- Brine the chicken for at least 2 hours to ensure maximum tenderness and juicy meat before cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe and perfectly cooked results.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or cornstarch when coating the chicken.
- Brush extra honey butter sauce over the chicken right before serving to enhance the rich, sweet flavor profile and add a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg