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Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken pieces – thighs drumsticks, or breasts; bone-in gives the best flavor.
  • Buttermilk – for soaking the chicken optional but highly recommended.
  • All-purpose flour – your crispy coating base.
  • Cornstarch – helps that crunch pop.
  • Salt & pepper – keep it classic.
  • Garlic powder & paprika – for seasoning flair.
  • Honey – the sweet hero of this dish.
  • Butter – unsalted because you want to control the salt level.
  • Vegetable oil – for frying; high smoke point is a must.

Instructions

  • arinate the chicken.
  • Mix chicken with buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight). This tenderizes and adds flavor.
  • Prep the coating.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  • Dredge the chicken.
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk and shake off excess. Coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture. Press lightly so it sticks.
  • Heat the oil.
  • In a deep skillet or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Use enough oil to submerge chicken halfway.
  • Fry to perfection.
  • Carefully add chicken in batches. Fry 12–15 minutes per side, depending on size, until golden brown and internal temp hits 165°F (74°C).
  • Make the honey butter.
  • Melt butter and stir in honey until smooth. Optional: a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor punch.
  • Glaze the chicken.
  • Once fried, immediately brush honey butter generously over the hot chicken. Let it soak in a minute before serving.