Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Julie

4.65 from 14 votes

Dec 11, 2018, Updated Jan 15, 2020

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 Honey Butter Fried Chicken tossed in a buttery sweet sauce infused with fresh garlic. The entire family will enjoy this recipe!

This honey butter fried chicken goes best with some Cheese Garlic Biscuits, Lobster Mac and Cheese, and Creamy Sriracha Coleslaw.

Honey Bone in Fried Chicken

 

Last month I posted these delicious honey baked turkey wings and you guys loved them! I knew I had to upload another honey something soon. What I love most about this honey butter fried chicken aside from it’s sweet and salty combo, is that its bone-in fried chicken in a cast iron skillet, then covered in a honey butter sauce.

 

Basically, the real thing. I didn’t want this to be grilled nuggets, baked chicken, or chicken tenders tossed in sauce. Although all those sound good too, I was just in the mood for the real thing. Bone-in fried chicken is King. Period.

 

If you’ve tried these delicious chicken wings and loved them, then you’re going to love this recipe as well. I used the same recipe for the crust. Let’s talk about the sauce, it’s simple but I love how well it goes with this fried chicken. How can you not love fresh garlic, butter, honey, and salt?

 

Honey Fried Chicken

 

I would highly recommend serving this with some warm butter biscuits. You may even use chicken breast instead and make a honey butter crispy chicken sandwich.

 

crispy and juicy honey butter chicken

 

Tips:

 

  1. Fry the chicken on each side for about 8-10 minutes.

  2. Finish cooking the chicken in the oven until a cooking thermometer reaches 165 F.

  3. Always fry the chicken at room temperature.

  4. Do not use olive oil or coconut oil.

  5. Use peanut or canola oil for best results.

  6. Brine the chicken in a salt/water brine.

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Honey Bone in Fried Chicken
4.65 from 14 votes

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

By Julie Maestre
Juicy and crispy honey butter fried chicken seasoned and cooked to perfection! The ultimate fried chicken recipe. 
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 36 minutes
Total: 41 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

Fried Chicken:

  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1 tsp  granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp  onion powder
  • 1 tsp  paprika
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Honey Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • pinch of red crushed pepper
  • 2-3 dried red chilies, optional
  • salt to taste

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, combine the water and salt.
  • Place the chicken in the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour.
  • Using a paper towel, pat dry the chicken and let it come to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, granulated garlic, onion powder, paprika, eggs, a pinch of salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Place the chicken in the flour-egg mixture and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side.
  • Bake the chicken in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • To make the honey butter sauce, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the honey, dried chilies, and red crushed pepper. Stir and season with salt.
  • Let the sauce thicken and then place the crispy chicken in the skillet and coat with the honey butter sauce.
  • Serve with warm butter biscuits and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 4918mg | Potassium: 327mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Julie Maestre
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 36 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Keyword: Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Honey Fried Chicken, Sweet Fried Chicken
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21 Comments

  2. 5 stars
    This recipe is soo good! In fact, this is the first time I’ve ever tried making fried chicken that it’s actually worked out right lol. My first two attempts were either burnt (oil too hot sadly) and then it was golden outside and raw inside….this one – it was perfect! I left out the spices because the hubby and I don’t like anything hot.. I just melted the butter with some honey and drizzled it over top. So yummy! Thank you!

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  5. 5 stars
    Made this recipe. Looks just like the picjture. Absolutely delicious. Moist inside and crisp outside..
    5 stars from me!!!!!

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  6. Made this recipe. Looks just like the picjture. Absolutely delicious. Moist inside and crisp outside..
    5 stars from me!!!!!

    Reply