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Crispy Manitoba chicken served with a bowl of honey dill dip

Crispy Manitoba Chicken with Honey Dill Dip

Golden-fried chicken paired with the iconic Manitoba honey dill dip—this Canadian classic is all about comfort and crunch!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Classic Canadian Comfort Food
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • oil for frying canola or vegetable

Honey Dill Dip

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • salt pinch

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix buttermilk and egg. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Coat marinated chicken in flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Mix dip ingredients and chill.
  • Serve chicken hot with honey dill dip.

Notes

Double-dip for extra crunch. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Great with fries, slaw, or perogies.