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Honey Butter Chicken

A delicious and comforting dish combining fried chicken with a sweet and sticky honey butter sauce. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade

  • 500 g chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the coating

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the honey butter sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or chives) for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with all the marinade ingredients. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer is better, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.

Cooking

  • Dredge each marinated chicken piece in the flour mixture, making sure it's fully coated.
  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  • Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  • While the chicken is frying, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and rice wine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Add the fried chicken pieces to the honey butter sauce and toss gently to coat.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley (or chives) and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

For extra crunch, let the coated chicken pieces rest for a few minutes before frying. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey according to your taste. To save time, prepare the chicken marinade the night before and let it marinate overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
Keyword Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, fried chicken, Honey Butter Chicken
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