Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect for family gatherings or game day, this dish delivers a delightful flavor explosion that will leave your guests craving more. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll impress everyone with your culinary skills while creating unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper for the coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes each side).
- Meanwhile, heat honey with cayenne pepper in a small saucepan until warm.
- Drizzle hot honey glaze over fried chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (130g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg