Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Honey Butter 🍗
These crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Honey Butter bring together spicy fried chicken, buttery brioche buns, and a drizzle of sweet honey butter for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for weeknights, game day, or anytime you’re craving something bold and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 ½ cups canola oil
- 3 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half (or 6 thighs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
For the Seasoned Flour
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Honey Butter
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- â…“ cup honey
- ÂĽ tsp salt
For Serving
- Brioche hamburger buns or biscuits
- Dill pickle chips or slices
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Heat the Oil – Pour canola oil into a large frying pan and heat over medium-high.
- Season the Chicken – Pat chicken dry, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Prepare the Coating – In one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne. In another, pour the buttermilk.
- Dredge the Chicken – Coat chicken in seasoned flour, dip into buttermilk, then dredge again in flour.
- Fry the Chicken – Carefully add chicken to hot oil. Fry in batches, about 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. Drain on a paper towel–lined rack.
- Make the Honey Butter – In a bowl, mix softened butter with honey and salt until smooth. For a whipped texture, beat for 1–2 minutes. Store in a jar.
- Assemble Sandwiches – Brush honey butter over fried chicken. Place on toasted buns with mayonnaise and pickles, or toppings of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 1058kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 111gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 64gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1306mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 842IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 0.3mg
