Honey Butter Crispy Chicken is the kind of sweet–savory comfort that makes you close your eyes on the first bite — crunchy golden chicken soaked in warm honey butter that melts right into every crackle. 📝

Honey Butter Crispy Chicken is the kind of sweet–savory comfort that makes you close your eyes on the first bite — crunchy golden chicken soaked in warm honey butter that melts right into every crackle. 📝

For the Chicken

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ cup cornstarch (for coating)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or neutral oil)

For the Honey Sauce

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for deeper sweetness)

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional heat)

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening)

Garnish

  • Sesame seeds

  • Sliced green onions


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