Description
This Crispy Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Strip recipe combines tender chicken tenders coated in a flavorful crispy batter, fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a luscious honey butter garlic sauce for an irresistible sweet and savory dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 500 g chicken tenders
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
Sauce
- 60 g butter
- 80 ml honey
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking, ensuring it reaches an ideal frying temperature for crispy chicken.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder thoroughly to create the flavorful coating for the chicken tenders.
- Whisk Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and uniform to help the flour mixture adhere to the chicken.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the eggs, then coat well in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks evenly.
- Fry Chicken: Fry the chicken tenders in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning while cooking through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Make Sauce: In a clean pan, melt butter over low heat, add minced garlic, and cook briefly until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Honey: Stir in honey and mix until the sauce is smooth, glossy, and slightly thickened.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Gently toss the fried chicken strips in the warm honey butter garlic sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and crispy for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature is medium to prevent burning the coating while ensuring the chicken cooks through.
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in egg and flour mixture if desired.
- Use fresh garlic for a better flavor impact in the sauce.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad to balance sweetness and richness.
- Leftovers can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
