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Korean honey butter chicken

Korean Honey Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe

  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A delicious fusion dish combining crispy double-fried chicken tenders with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce. This Korean-inspired recipe creates chicken that’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated with an irresistible glossy glaze.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

For the Coating:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for first dredge)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sparkling water

For the Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Additional:

  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken tenders with all listed spices for at least 15 minutes.

  2. Prepare dredging station: 3 bowls – one with plain flour, one with wet batter (flour + egg + sparkling water), and one with seasoned flour mix.

  3. Coat chicken: flour → wet batter → seasoned flour. Let coated tenders rest 5 minutes.

  4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

  5. First fry in batches, 4-5 mins each until lightly golden. Drain on rack.

  6. Second fry for 1-2 mins until deep golden and extra crispy. Season with salt.

  7. Make sauce: Melt butter, then stir in honey, sugar, and soy. Cook 1-2 mins until glossy.

  8. Coat chicken: toss or brush with sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Double-frying ensures ultra-crispiness even after saucing.
  • Ice-cold sparkling water is key to an airy, light batter.
  • Let the coated tenders rest before frying for better adhesion.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish / Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz (about 3-4 tenders)
  • Calories: 525 kcal
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Korean honey butter chicken

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