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Bowl filled with crispy honey butter fried chicken pieces coated in a sticky glaze and topped with sesame seeds and scallions.
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe

This chicken is crispy, sweet, salty, and buttery all in one bite! It's the perfect dish for those special nights when the occassion calls for a one of a kind bite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Comfort Food, Dinner, Dinner Party, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Korean
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Asian Fried Chicken, Better Than Takeout, Cheap Recipes, Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Dinner Party, Easy Asian Recipe, Fried Chicken Recipe, Honey Butter Chicken, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Honey Butter Fried Chicken Recipe, Party Dish
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken & Batter

  • 16 oz chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks
  • ½ cup rice flour see note 1
  • ½ cup potato starch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup water adjust as needed for batter consistency
  • Neutral oil for frying

Honey Butter Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp minced ginger

Optional Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine rice flour, potato starch, salt, and water. Mix until you get a batter that is slightly thinner than pancake batter.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the batter and coat thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry the chicken for about 8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and let rest briefly.
  • In a separate pan, melt the butter. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced ginger, then simmer until the sauce reduces slightly to your desired thickness.
  • Add the fried chicken to a bowl, pour over the sauce, and toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve in a bowl and optionally garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Video

Notes

(1) Rice flour can usually be found in the gluten-free aisle of your local grocery stores.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 890kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 63g