Description
This Honey Butter Fried Chicken recipe features crispy, juicy fried chicken drizzled with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add chicken pieces, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Remove chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches, cooking for about 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in honey until well combined. Remove from heat.
- Drizzle the honey butter sauce over the fried chicken just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, let the flour-coated chicken sit for 15 minutes before frying.
- You can use any part of the chicken, but bone-in pieces tend to stay juicier.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Honey Butter Fried Chicken, fried chicken recipe, honey butter sauce, crispy fried chicken, southern fried chicken