Description
Honey Butter Fried Chicken is a delectable Southern classic that brings together crispy, golden-brown chicken and a luscious honey butter glaze. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, offering the ideal balance of sweet and savory flavors that will have everyone clamoring for seconds. Easy to make yet incredibly satisfying, it’s a delightful way to create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge in seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken skin-side down for about 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in honey until combined.
- Once chicken is done, drain on paper towels and drizzle with honey butter glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg