Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Name: Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean Menu
Ingredients: Chicken — 1 kg; Salt — ½ tsp; Black Pepper — ¼ tsp; Potato Starch — 60 g; All-Purpose Flour — 60 g; Baking Powder — ½ tsp; Eggs — 2; Butter — 4 tbsp; Garlic — 2 cloves; Soy Sauce — 2 tsp; Sugar — 50 g; Honey — 2 tsp; Pumpkin Seeds — 60 g

This irresistible Korean honey butter fried chicken is a sweet, buttery, and garlicky delight featuring bite-sized, double-fried chicken pieces with a shatteringly crisp texture. The rich, golden-brown chicken is tossed in a glossy sauce of butter, honey, soy sauce, and aromatic sautéed garlic, topped with optional pumpkin seeds for an extra nutty crunch. It is a non-spicy, crowd-pleasing favourite that is perfect for parties and gatherings.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes

Servings: 3 to 4

Notes:

Double-frying is the essential technique to ensure the chicken achieves an ultra-crunchy, golden-brown exterior; the first fry cooks the meat, and the second creates the signature crispness.

The sauce relies on a balance of butter, sugar, soy sauce, and a touch of honey; be careful not to over-add honey, as it can make the coating mushy rather than crisp.

Freshly sautéed garlic in the butter sauce provides a beautiful aromatic punch that cuts through the rich sweetness, making the chicken incredibly moreish.

For ease, use boneless chicken thighs cut into small, wing-sized pieces, as this ensures rapid, even cooking throughout the deep-frying process.

Optional pumpkin seeds or crushed nuts can be added to the finished dish for an extra layer of texture and a beautiful contrasting green colour.

Prepare Chicken
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, potato starch, flour, baking powder, and eggs, mixing well until thoroughly coated.

First Fry
Heat the oil to 180°C and deep-fry the chicken for about 20 minutes over high heat until it starts to develop a light crunch, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Second Fry
Remove the chicken, increase the heat to ensure the oil is hot, and fry again for another 7 to 8 minutes until the exterior is deeply golden brown and perfectly crispy.

Prepare Sauce
In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then stir in the soy sauce, sugar, and honey until bubbling.

Glaze and Serve
Add the crispy fried chicken pieces directly into the sauce, tossing gently until every piece is well coated, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, and serve immediately.