Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe
520kcal
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken
- 500 g chicken thighs or breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper
- 🧂 Coating
- 1 cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Optional: paprika or garlic powder
- 🍯 Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
- 1 tsp vinegar optional for balance
Equipment
- Frying pan or skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs or spatula
- Air fryer (optional)
- Oven tray (optional)
- Paper towels (for draining oil)
Method
- 🟢 Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Cut chicken into small pieces and season with salt and pepper. This helps build the base flavor for the honey butter garlic chicken recipe.
- 🟢 Step 2: Coat the Chicken
- Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch or flour until fully covered. This step ensures a crispy texture.
- 🟢 Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Pan-fry, air-fry, or bake the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
- Pan fry: medium-high heat until golden
- Air fryer: 200°C for 15–18 minutes
- Oven: 200°C for 25–30 minutes
- 🟢 Step 4: Make the Sauce
- In a pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Then add honey and soy sauce, mixing well until smooth and glossy.
- 🟢 Step 5: Combine
- Add the cooked chicken into the sauce and toss until fully coated. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving250gCalories520kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein34gFat30gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat11gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol145mgSodium680mgPotassium420mgFiber1gSugar18gVitamin A350IUVitamin C3mgCalcium40mgIron2mg
Notes
🟡 Notes
- Use cornstarch for extra crispiness
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying
- Serve immediately for best texture
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference
- Fresh garlic gives the best flavor
- This honey butter garlic chicken recipe easy version can be adapted for wings or tenders