Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet, diced
- Buttermilk (mixture of milk and lemon juice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- All-purpose seasoned flour
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce (or substitute Soy Sauce)
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Butter or Margarine
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice, to serve
Instructions:
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Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Dip in buttermilk and let it soak for about 15 minutes (you can also marinate overnight in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor).
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Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Coat the buttermilk-soaked chicken in seasoned flour according to package instructions. Fry until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix together honey, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, soy sauce, and water. Set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add the honey sauce mixture and stir briefly until well combined.
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Return the fried chicken to the pan, tossing gently until the sauce evenly coats the chicken pieces.
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Serve the Honey Butter Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Pair with steamed rice for a delightful meal.
This Honey Butter Chicken recipe combines crispy fried chicken with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. Enjoy the delicious flavors and textures that this dish brings to your table!