Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Butter Sauce Ii
Crispy, golden, and delightfully indulgent, this Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Butter Sauce II delivers all the crunchy satisfaction of fried chicken without the deep fryer. Marinated in tangy buttermilk to ensure juicy tenderness, these chicken drumsticks are coated in a perfectly seasoned blend of flour, Panko breadcrumbs, and savory spices like paprika and garlic powder. Baked to crispy perfection, they’re then drizzled with a luscious honey butter sauce—rich, sweet, and with an optional hint of heat for spice lovers. This family-friendly recipe is easy to prepare, with simple ingredients and no messy frying required. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish combines comfort and convenience with show-stopping flavor. Serve with your favorite sides and let the irresistible honey butter glaze take center stage!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko)
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- Cooking spray
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken drumsticks and let them marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Remove the chicken drumsticks from the buttermilk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Roll each drumstick in the flour mixture, coating it evenly, then place it on the prepared wire rack.
Lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking spray to help it crisp up in the oven.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through cooking, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken bakes, prepare the honey butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the honey and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook for 1–2 minutes until well combined. If you like a spicy kick, add the hot sauce at this step.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the honey butter sauce over the chicken drumsticks before serving, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
Enjoy your crispy, flavorful oven-fried chicken with honey butter sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1472 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 739 mg | 16% | |
*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.
