Hot honey chicken: Discover this irresistible recipe!
Hot honey chicken is a deliciously sweet and spicy dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a sticky hot honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken thighs in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, combine honey and hot sauce.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the hot honey mixture over the chicken.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to taste for desired spiciness.
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or fries for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg