Crispy Honey Butter Chicken
These Crispy Honey Butter Chicken bites are a viral sensation! Double-fried to perfection and coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy honey butter sauce, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 750 grams chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp MSG optional
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder for extra crispiness
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cornstarch/cornflour
- Oil for frying
- Sesame seeds and spring onions for garnish
For the Honey Butter Sauce:
- 4-5 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp butter for sautéing garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4-5 tbsp butter additional
- 2 tbsp honey adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch slurry mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes, soy sauce, salt, white pepper, MSG, garlic powder, onion powder, and egg. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add the cornstarch and baking powder to the bowl. Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside for 1-2 minutes.
- Double fry the chicken for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a deep pan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, chilli flakes, garlic powder, and additional butter. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Add the honey and mix until combined.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Toss the fried chicken in the honey butter sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions.
- Serve hot as is or with steamed rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double fry as directed.
- Adjust honey and chilli flakes to balance sweetness and heat.
- Serve with steamed rice or as a standalone snack.