This Crispy Butter Chicken recipe gives you juicy chicken with a crispy coating, tossed in a rich buttery sauce. It’s a comforting dish that pairs well with rice or bread. 🍗🧈
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 500 g boneless Chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- Oil for frying
For the butter sauce
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- ½ tsp Chili Flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
In a bowl mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Dip chicken pieces in beaten egg, then coat them in the flour mixture.
2. Fry the chicken
Heat oil in a pan and fry the coated chicken pieces until golden and crispy (about 5–7 minutes).
Remove and place on paper towels.
3. Make the butter sauce
In another pan melt butter on medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add flavor
Stir in honey, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes.
5. Toss the chicken
Add the crispy chicken pieces into the butter sauce and toss until evenly coated.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
- Steamed Rice
- Garlic Bread
- Mashed Potatoes
Tips
- Double coat the chicken for extra crispiness.
- Add chopped Green Onion as garnish.
- For a tangy twist, squeeze a little Lemon over the dish.
If you want, I can also show you:
- Restaurant-style creamy butter chicken (Indian style)
- Air fryer crispy butter chicken
- Honey butter chicken bites recipe.