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Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe

The Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet, making each bite utterly irresistible.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooking oil corn or vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds of chicken wings or chunks of chicken
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup potato starch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For honey butter sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup white or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Other Ingredients:

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Spring onions

Instructions

Prepare the chicken:

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken wings with kosher salt and ground black pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  • Add the eggs, followed by the potato starch, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Mix everything thoroughly by hand until the chicken is well coated with the mixture.

Double fry:

  • Heat a 12-inch skillet with the cooking oil over high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes until the oil reaches 350°F. To check if the oil is hot enough, dip a piece of chicken into the oil; if you see several bubbles rise up, the oil is ready.
  • Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil one by one. Fry them for approximately 5 minutes until the bottoms are crisp. Use tongs to flip each piece, ensuring they don’t stick together.
  • Continue to fry for another 5 minutes, then flip them again.
  • Keep frying, turning occasionally, for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is golden and crispy on all sides.
  • Once done, remove the chicken pieces from the oil and place them in a strainer over a stainless steel bowl to drain the excess oil.
  • Reheat the oil for 1 minute, then return all the chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry for another 7 to 8 minutes until the chicken turns a rich golden brown and is evenly crispy.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil and set aside.

Make honey butter fried chicken:

  • In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once the butter is sizzling, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly crisp.
  • Stir in the soy sauce and sugar, letting them melt together. Then add the honey, stirring continuously until the mixture bubbles vigorously.
  • Toss the fried chicken into the sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and top with chopped spring onions.
  • Serve immediately, or let cool slightly before serving later.
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