Here is a complete, restaurant-style Honey Butter Crispy Chicken recipe with clear directions, tips, and variations. This recipe gives you extra-crispy chicken coated in a sweet, buttery honey glaze—perfect for dinner, burgers, or wraps.
🍯🧈 Honey Butter Crispy Chicken
⏱ Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Marinating: 30 minutes
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Cooking: 20 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour 10 minutes
🍗 Servings
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Serves 4
🧾 Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
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500 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into medium pieces)
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp chili powder (optional)
For the Crispy Coating
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornflour (cornstarch)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp garlic powder
For Frying
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Oil (canola or vegetable oil)
For the Honey Butter Sauce
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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⅓ cup honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp hot sauce or chili sauce (optional)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
👨🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chili powder.
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Add chicken pieces and coat well.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for best flavor).
👉 This step keeps the chicken juicy and tender.
Step 2: Prepare the Crispy Coating
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, paprika, baking powder, and garlic powder.
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Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
Step 3: Coat the Chicken
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Remove chicken from marinade (do not wipe off liquid).
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Dip each piece into the flour mixture.
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Press firmly to create rough, craggy edges.
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For extra crispiness, double coat by dipping again in marinade and flour.
Step 4: Fry the Chicken
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Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–180°C (350°F).
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Fry chicken in batches (do not overcrowd).
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Fry for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
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Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel.
👉 Chicken should be crispy outside and juicy inside.
Step 5: Make Honey Butter Sauce
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In a pan over low heat, melt butter.
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Add honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
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Stir gently and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.
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Turn off heat.
Step 6: Toss or Brush the Chicken
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Option 1: Toss fried chicken gently in the sauce.
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Option 2: Brush sauce over chicken for extra crunch.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Serve with coleslaw, fries, or mashed potatoes
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Use in burgers, wraps, or rice bowls
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Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh parsley
⭐ Tips for Perfect Results
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Cornflour + flour = maximum crispiness
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Double coating = extra crunch
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Keep sauce warm but do not boil
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Toss chicken just before serving to keep it crispy
🔁 Variations
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Spicy Honey Butter Chicken: Add extra chili sauce
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Baked Version: Bake at 200°C for 25–30 minutes (less crispy)
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Air Fryer: Spray with oil and cook at 180°C for 15–18 minutes
🥗 Nutrition (Approx.)
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Calories: ~420 per serving
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Protein: 28 g
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Fat: 22 g
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Carbs: 35 g