Honey Butter Crispy Chicken

Here’s a crunchy-sweet Honey Butter Crispy Chicken recipe that’s easy, comforting, and great for a family meal 🍯🍗

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🍯🧈 Honey Butter Crispy Chicken

🥣 Ingredients

Chicken

• 1½ lb (700 g) chicken (tenders, thighs, or breasts cut into strips)

• Salt and pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

Breading

• 1 cup flour

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 2 eggs

• 2 tbsp milk

Honey Butter Sauce

• ¼ cup honey

• ¼ cup butter

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp garlic, minced

• Optional: pinch of chili flakes (for mild heat)

For cooking

• Oil for frying (or baking/air-frying option below)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. In one bowl, whisk eggs with milk.

3. In another bowl, mix flour and cornstarch.

2. Bread the Chicken

1. Dip chicken into egg mixture.

2. Coat well in flour mixture.

3. Let rest 5 minutes (this helps extra crispiness).

3. Cook

• Fry:
  Heat oil to medium-high. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

• Bake (healthier):
  Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Air Fry:
  Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.

4. Make the Honey Butter Sauce

1. Melt butter in a pan over low heat.

2. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic.

3. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy.

5. Combine

• Toss cooked chicken in sauce or drizzle sauce over the top to keep it extra crispy.

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🍽️ Serve With

• Rice or mashed potatoes

• Coleslaw or corn

• Biscuits or dinner rolls

If you’d like, I can:

• Make it extra spicy

• Turn it into chicken bites or sliders

• Adapt it for oven-only cooking

Just tell me