This Honey Butter Crispy Chicken is ultra-crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sweet, buttery honey glaze. Perfect for dinner, parties, or comfort food cravings!
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: ~35 minutes
Servings: 4–6
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowls
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Skillet or deep fryer
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Tongs or slotted spoon
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Paper towels
🥘 Ingredients
Chicken
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1½ lbs chicken (tenders, thighs, or drumsticks)
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
Crispy Coating
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp chili powder (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
Honey Butter Sauce
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½ cup butter
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⅓ cup honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
For Frying
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Vegetable oil or peanut oil
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Cornstarch makes the chicken extra crispy.
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Buttermilk tenderizes and adds flavor.
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Use thighs for juicier chicken, tenders for quick cooking.
👩🍳 Instructions
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Marinate chicken: Mix buttermilk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate 10–30 minutes.
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Mix coating: Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Coat chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture.
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Heat oil: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry: Fry chicken in batches for 6–8 minutes (tenders) or 10–12 minutes (larger pieces) until golden and cooked through.
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Drain: Place on paper towels.
Honey Butter Sauce
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Melt butter in a saucepan. Add honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
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Toss or drizzle: Coat crispy chicken with sauce or drizzle on top.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)
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Calories: 520
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Protein: 34g
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Fat: 32g
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Carbohydrates: 32g
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Sugar: 18g
💡 Tips & Variations
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Extra crispy: Double-dip chicken in buttermilk and flour.
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Spicy honey butter: Add hot sauce or chili flakes.
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Oven baked: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes (spray with oil).
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Air fryer: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes.
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Keto version: Use almond flour + crushed pork rinds and sugar-free honey syrup (perfect for your keto audience 😉).
