honey butter chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with salt, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, and garlic powder.
  2. 2In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with salt, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, and garlic powder.
  3. 3In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with salt, white pepper, chicken bouillon powder, and garlic powder.
  4. 4Add eggs, flour, and cornstarch directly into the bowl.
  5. 5Add eggs, flour, and cornstarch directly into the bowl.
  6. 6Add eggs, flour, and cornstarch directly into the bowl.
  7. 7Stir until the chicken is fully coated in the thick batter.
  8. 8Stir until the chicken is fully coated in the thick batter.
  9. 9Stir until the chicken is fully coated in the thick batter.
  10. 10Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  11. 11Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  12. 12Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  13. 13Fry the chicken in batches for about 5 minutes, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan.
  14. 14Fry the chicken in batches for about 5 minutes, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan.
  15. 15Fry the chicken in batches for about 5 minutes, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan.
  16. 16Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
  17. 17Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
  18. 18Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
  19. 19Once the first fry is done, fry the chicken again for another 3 minutes or until golden brown and ultra crispy.
  20. 20Once the first fry is done, fry the chicken again for another 3 minutes or until golden brown and ultra crispy.
  21. 21Once the first fry is done, fry the chicken again for another 3 minutes or until golden brown and ultra crispy.
  22. 22Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  23. 23Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  24. 24Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  25. 25Sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
  26. 26Sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
  27. 27Sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
  28. 28Then add honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and the remaining butter.
  29. 29Then add honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and the remaining butter.
  30. 30Then add honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and the remaining butter.
  31. 31Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens (2–3 minutes).
  32. 32Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens (2–3 minutes).
  33. 33Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens (2–3 minutes).
  34. 34Add fried chicken to the pan, toss until fully coated, then drizzle sesame oil for extra aroma.
  35. 35Add fried chicken to the pan, toss until fully coated, then drizzle sesame oil for extra aroma.
  36. 36Add fried chicken to the pan, toss until fully coated, then drizzle sesame oil for extra aroma.
  37. 37Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  38. 38Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  39. 39Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  40. 40Enjoy while it’s hot!
  41. 41Enjoy while it’s hot!
  42. 42Enjoy while it’s hot!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup cornstarch
  • 0.33 cup cornstarch
  • 0.33 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • sesame oil
  • sesame oil
  • sesame oil
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

large bowldeep panfryerpaper towel-lined traypanspatulatongs

Tips

  • Double frying guarantees the perfect crunch.
  • Drizzle sesame oil for extra aroma.