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Honey Butter Fried Chicken


  • Author: Kelly Merritt
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Discover the secret recipe for a mouthwatering delight!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 pieces of chicken (legs or thighs)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  5. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and mix in honey to create the honey butter sauce.
  7. Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the honey butter sauce over the fried chicken.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
  • Let the chicken rest on a wire rack after frying to keep it crispy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Honey Butter Fried Chicken