Best 4 Butter Fried Chicken Recipes

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Butter Fried Chicken, a Southern classic, is a lip-smacking fried chicken recipe that tantalizes taste buds with its crispy, golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat. This delectable dish is prepared by coating chicken pieces in a seasoned flour mixture, buttermilk, and then frying them in hot butter until perfectly cooked. This article presents three mouthwatering variations of this classic recipe: Original Butter Fried Chicken, Buttermilk Herb Butter Fried Chicken, and Hot Honey Butter Fried Chicken. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, catering to different preferences. The Original Butter Fried Chicken embodies the traditional Southern charm, while the Buttermilk Herb Butter Fried Chicken adds a burst of aromatic herbs, and the Hot Honey Butter Fried Chicken brings a sweet and spicy kick. With detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance, this article ensures a perfect Butter Fried Chicken experience every time.

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FRIED CHICKEN BISCUITS WITH HOT HONEY BUTTER



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This recipe for chicken biscuits could be a weeknight dinner with a side of greens, but it's made to travel, and perfectly suited for a picnic. The biscuit dough, adapted from Sam Sifton's all-purpose biscuit recipe, is lightly kneaded here, so it's not too tender to work in a sandwich. The chicken tenders, inspired by Masaharu Morimoto's katsu in the cookbook "Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking," are pounded and coated in panko for plenty of crunch. Prepare both components the day you want to eat them, giving yourself at least one extra hour for everything to cool before you assemble, so the sandwich stays crisp. You can also cook well in advance, and assemble the sandwiches the next day. Either way, cooling the chicken completely, on a wire rack, is crucial. If you prefer breast meat over thigh, feel free to swap it in.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, poultry, sandwiches, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups/450 grams all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons/37 grams baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
7 tablespoons/100 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 1/2 cups/360 milliliters whole milk
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup/113 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3 eggs
3 cups/270 grams panko bread crumbs
Canola or other neutral oil, for frying
10 tablespoons/142 grams unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey
Hot sauce, a vinegary variety such as Crystal, to taste
Sliced dill pickles, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the biscuits: In a bowl, use a fork to mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add butter and use the fork to mash it into the flour until the mixture resembles large, lumpy crumbs. Stir in milk until a dough comes together.
  • Flour your hands, then gently gather and knead the dough in the bowl for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it springs back slightly to the touch. (If the dough is sticky, sprinkle additional flour as needed.) Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and rest dough in fridge for half hour.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough to 1 to 1 1/2 inch thickness. Use a floured knife or round cutter to cut 6 biscuits, about 3 1/2 inches wide. Reroll the scraps and cut again as needed.
  • Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they have puffed up and the tops are slightly golden. Let cool completely on a wired rack at room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container if not using until the next day.
  • Prepare the chicken: Trim excess fat and any membranes from the meat, then lightly hammer the thickest parts of the thighs with a mallet or rolling pin. Season each side with salt.
  • Mix flour, cayenne and salt in one wide bowl. Beat eggs in a second wide bowl, and place panko in a third. Dip each chicken thigh in flour, coating it all over and patting off the excess, then in egg, allowing extra egg to drip off, then in panko, making sure each thigh is entirely coated in bread crumbs, and using your hands to press loose crumbs into any places where they look scarce.
  • In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, pour in oil to a 2-inch depth and heat to 350 degrees. Fry 2 thighs at a time, flipping them over every two minutes or so, until golden brown and crisp all over, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined sheet pan and season lightly with salt. Let cool entirely at room temperature, at least 1 hour. At this point, you can assemble the sandwiches or transfer the rack to the fridge and leave the chicken uncovered overnight.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: When both the chicken and biscuits have cooled (or the next day), mix together soft butter, honey and hot sauce until smooth. Cut open cooled biscuits, smear each cut side with honey butter, and sandwich with a piece of chicken. If traveling, loosely wrap each sandwich in a piece of parchment paper and pack side by side in a hard container, in a single layer, so the sandwiches aren't crushed. Serve with additional hot sauce and pickles on the side.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN WITH HONEY BUTTER SAUCE II



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This came from a lady in our church and is soooo fantastic! I double the sauce as it is so delicious I want to make sure there is enough to go around!

Provided by Mom of Five

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 -4 lbs chicken, cut up
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture.
  • Melt the butter and pour into a 9x13 baking pan and add pieces of floured chicken in a single layer, turning chicken to coat with butter.
  • Bake skin side down for 30 minutes.
  • While chicken is baking make sauce.
  • Turn chicken and pour sauce over chicken pieces and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Spoon pan juices over chicken and serve.
  • For the Honey Butter Sauce: In a small pan melt the butter while beating in the honey and lemon juice.
  • Pour over the chicken pieces.

FRIED CHICKEN AND BISCUITS WITH PINK PEPPERCORN-HONEY BUTTER



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Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Deep-Fry     Honey     Butter     Buttermilk     Lime Juice     Bon Appétit     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Pink peppercorn-lime honey:
2 teaspoons pink peppercorns
1 cup clover honey
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Pink peppercorn-honey butter:
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup pink peppercorn-lime honey (see above)
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Chicken:
6 cups buttermilk, divided
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 3 1/2-to 4-pound chickens, cut into wing, breast, thigh, and drumstick portions
4 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Peanut oil (for frying)
Black Pepper Biscuits

Steps:

  • For pink peppercorn-lime honey:
  • Place peppercorns in small skillet and stir over medium heat until slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in skillet. Using mortar with pestle, coarsely crush peppercorns. Transfer peppercorns to small bowl. Mix in honey, lime juice, lime peel, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before using. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • For pink peppercorn-honey butter:
  • Whisk all ingredients in small bowl. Cover; chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • For chicken:
  • Whisk 4 cups buttermilk, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, and hot pepper sauce in large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat and press to submerge. Cover and chill overnight. Drain and pat dry.
  • Place rack on large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk flour and next 4 ingredients in another large bowl. Sprinkle chicken generously with salt and pepper. Divide flour mixture between 2 wide shallow bowls. Place 2 cups buttermilk in medium bowl between bowls of flour mixture.
  • Dredge chicken, 1 piece at a time, in 1 bowl of flour mixture, then buttermilk, then in second bowl of flour, gently tapping off excess. Place on prepared rack and let airdry 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place another rack on another large rimmed baking sheet. Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 280°F to 300°F. Working with 3 chicken pieces at a time, fry until deep golden brown and cooked through, adjusting heat to maintain oil temperature, 12 to 14 minutes per batch. Transfer to clean rack on baking sheet.
  • Place 2 chicken pieces on each plate. Place biscuits alongside chicken. Serve with pink-peppercorn butter and honey.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN WITH HONEY BUTTER SAUCE



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VERY YUMMY according to hubby!! He has a new dinner fav!

Provided by Terri Kleen

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c fine bread crumbs
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp paprika
1 chicken cut into 8 pieces (i used thighs)
8 Tbsp (1 stick) butter (melted)
1/4 c honey
1/4 c lemon juice
4 Tbsp butter (melted)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat over to 400. Combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper & paprika in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken pieces in mixture. Pout 8 tbsp of melted butter into 9x13 baking pan. Add pieces of chicken in a single layer, turning chicken to coat with butter. Bake skin-side down for 30 mins. While chicken is cooking, make sauce my melting the butter in a small pan & beating in the honey & lemon juice. Turn chicken pieces, pour Honey Butter Sauce over, and bake for an additional 30 mins or until tender. Spoon pan juices over chicken & serve.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from burning.
  • Season the chicken generously: Don't be afraid to use a lot of salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you put too much chicken in the skillet at once, it will steam instead of fry and won't get crispy.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Don't move the chicken around too much: Once you put the chicken in the skillet, let it cook for a few minutes without moving it. This will help it develop a nice crust.
  • Flip the chicken only once: When the chicken is browned on one side, flip it over and cook it for a few minutes on the other side. Don't flip it back and forth, as this will make the chicken tough.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature: The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken and make it more tender.

Conclusion:

Butter-fried chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can make butter-fried chicken that is crispy, juicy, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give butter-fried chicken a try. You won't be disappointed.

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