09 March 2026

Crispy Honey Butter Chicken

Name: Crispy Honey Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 700 g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces); 45 g flour (all-purpose); 45 g cornflour; 30 ml water; 2 piece egg; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; oil (neutral, for frying); 45 g butter (unsalted); 5 clove garlic (minced); 40 ml soy sauce; 30 ml honey; spring onion (chopped, optional garnish); sesame seeds (optional garnish)

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Crispy Honey Butter Chicken

This crispy honey butter chicken delivers takeout-style texture with a sweet-savory garlic glaze. It works well as a shared dinner and pairs easily with rice or vegetables.

Why This Recipe Works

The first fry cooks the chicken through; the second fry builds a lasting crust. A short butter, soy, and honey glaze coats quickly without turning heavy.

Tossing right before serving keeps the best contrast between crisp coating and sticky sauce.

How To Make It Smoothly

Set batter and glaze before frying so the process stays quick. Keep oil temperature steady between batches and drain chicken on a rack, not paper towels.

Warm glaze gently and toss only enough to coat.

Storage and Variations

Best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore texture.

Protein swaps: chicken breast or tofu. Vegetable sides: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Serving & Goal Fit

One serving is one-quarter of the recipe.

Training day: add 50 g cooked rice or one piece of fruit.

Rest day: pair with extra vegetables and a smaller rice portion.

Protein swaps: chicken breast or tofu can use the same batter and glaze method.

Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Texture Tips

For the best finish, keep the glaze glossy rather than thick and sticky. Toss the chicken only right before serving so the coating stays crisp at the edges instead of softening too early.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings

Tools Used

Mixing Bowl Wire Rack SaucepanTongs

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Comments & Reviews

Kitchen From Scratch
9/10/2025
Worth making again for a weekend dinner.
B Brooks139
8/12/2025
Easy to follow and sauce was very good.
Wabi
7/24/2025
Texture was great with a light oil spray finish.
sigma
6/30/2025
Air fryer worked but deep fry was crispier.
Noah
4/11/2025
Great comfort meal with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

Calories 560

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30g38%

Saturated Fat 12g60%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 165mg55%

Sodium 920mg40%

Total Carbohydrates 35g13%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 9g

Protein 36g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

09 March 2026

Crispy Honey Butter Chicken

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

Crispy Honey Butter Chicken

This crispy honey butter chicken delivers takeout-style texture with a sweet-savory garlic glaze. It works well as a shared dinner and pairs easily with rice or vegetables.

Why This Recipe Works

The first fry cooks the chicken through; the second fry builds a lasting crust. A short butter, soy, and honey glaze coats quickly without turning heavy.

Tossing right before serving keeps the best contrast between crisp coating and sticky sauce.

How To Make It Smoothly

Set batter and glaze before frying so the process stays quick. Keep oil temperature steady between batches and drain chicken on a rack, not paper towels.

Warm glaze gently and toss only enough to coat.

Storage and Variations

Best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore texture.

Protein swaps: chicken breast or tofu. Vegetable sides: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Serving & Goal Fit

One serving is one-quarter of the recipe.

Training day: add 50 g cooked rice or one piece of fruit.

Rest day: pair with extra vegetables and a smaller rice portion.

Protein swaps: chicken breast or tofu can use the same batter and glaze method.

Vegetable swaps: broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, mushrooms, onions, courgette, frozen mixed veg, or tenderstem broccoli.

Texture Tips

For the best finish, keep the glaze glossy rather than thick and sticky. Toss the chicken only right before serving so the coating stays crisp at the edges instead of softening too early.