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Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Mirha Pretty

Crispy Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe

This crispy honey butter fried chicken is golden, crunchy, and coated in a rich sweet-savory glaze. Juicy fried chicken gets tossed in warm honey butter that creates the perfect balance of crispy, sweet, and salty flavors. It’s a comfort-food favorite that tastes like something straight from a restaurant.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken pieces drumsticks or thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Oil for frying
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp honey

Method
 

  1. In a bowl whisk buttermilk and egg until combined.
  2. In another bowl mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dip chicken pieces into the buttermilk mixture.
  4. Coat the chicken evenly in the seasoned flour mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  6. Fry the chicken for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  7. In a small saucepan melt butter and stir in honey.
  8. Brush or drizzle the warm honey butter over the fried chicken.
  9. Serve immediately while crispy and hot.

Notes

  • Let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying for extra crispiness.
  • Use a thermometer to keep the oil around 350°F (175°C).
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes to the honey butter for a spicy twist.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or coleslaw for a complete meal.

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