Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Crispy, sweet, buttery, and utterly addictive—this Korean-inspired fried chicken is a crowd-pleaser!

⏳ Prep Time: 15 mins | 🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins | 🍽️ Servings: 2-3

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 400g boneless chicken breast or thigh (cut into bite-sized cubes)
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 cup cornstarch (for ultra-crispy coating)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Chopped spring onions (for garnish)
• Neutral oil (for frying; e.g., canola, vegetable)

For the Honey Butter Sauce:

• 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2½ tbsp cornstarch slurry (½ tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)
• 1 tsp crushed chili (optional, for heat)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Fry the Chicken

1. Marinate chicken with egg, soy sauce, and white pepper. Coat evenly with cornstarch.
2. First fry: Heat oil to 350°F (180°C). Fry chicken 1-2 mins until lightly golden. Drain and cool.
3. Second fry: Re-fry 2-3 mins until deep golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.

2️⃣ Make the Honey Butter Sauce

1. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (1-2 mins).
2. Reduce heat to low. Add honey, soy sauce, sugar, remaining butter, sesame oil, cornstarch slurry, and chili. Stir until glossy and thickened (~2 mins).

3️⃣ Coat & Serve

• Toss fried chicken in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Double-frying is a must for crunch that stays crispy!
✔ Sauce too thick? Add 1 tbsp water. Too thin? Simmer longer.
✔ Extra crunch: Add crushed peanuts or walnuts before serving.
✔ Kid-friendly? Skip the chili and reduce soy sauce by ½ tbsp.

Serve with: Pickled radish, steamed rice, or a cold beer! 🍺

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