Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of Crispy Hot Honey Chicken that’s the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. This recipe combines juicy fried chicken with a sticky hot honey sauce for a mouthwatering meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Hot Honey Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Marinate chicken pieces in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Coat the Chicken: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated chicken in seasoned flour.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: Warm honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Drizzle over crispy chicken.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase hot sauce and cayenne in marinade and sauce.
- Pair with biscuits, waffles, or slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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