Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Butter Fried Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances crispy texture and a sweet-savory glaze. This recipe is simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for gatherings. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in cornstarch and double-fried to golden perfection, each bite is a harmony of crunch and flavor. The luscious honey butter sauce, infused with garlic and sesame oil, elevates the chicken, making it irresistible to both kids and adults. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, you can serve it with rice, salads, or even as sliders for a fun twist. Dive into this popular Korean-inspired dish that promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams boneless chicken breast or thigh
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 4 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and combine with egg, soy sauce, and white pepper in a bowl. Coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (180°C) and fry chicken pieces until lightly golden. Remove and cool briefly before double frying until crispy.
- In a pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry; stir until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the glaze until well coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (140g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg