Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Butter Sauce I
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly crispy Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Butter Sauce. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and coated with a perfectly seasoned flour mixture, these golden-baked chicken drumsticks deliver all the crunch of traditional fried chicken—without the mess of deep frying. The highlight? A luscious honey butter sauce infused with a touch of heat from hot sauce, which adds the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. With just 20 minutes of prep and a bake time that guarantees effortless cleanup, this recipe is ideal for busy families or a casual gathering. Serve it piping hot with your favorite sides, and watch this easy, flavorful dish become an instant household favorite! Keywords: oven-fried chicken, honey butter sauce, crispy baked drumsticks, easy weeknight dinner, buttermilk chicken marinade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Spray the rack with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken drumsticks. Make sure the chicken is fully coated, then set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
In another large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a seasoned coating.
One by one, remove the chicken drumsticks from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture. Press lightly to ensure the coating adheres well.
Place the coated chicken on the prepared wire rack, making sure the pieces are spaced apart for even cooking. Spray the tops of the chicken generously with cooking spray to help achieve a crispy texture.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip each piece carefully, spray again with cooking spray, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey butter sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the honey and hot sauce until fully combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle the honey butter sauce over the chicken or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Serve the oven-fried chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.9 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 895 mg | 298% | |
| Sodium | 4500 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.1 g | ||
| Protein | 206.8 g | 414% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2606 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
