Description
A delightful dance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, this Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken features marinated chicken pieces coated in a crispy crust and glazed with hot honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup hot honey (or honey with chili flakes)
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight.
- Prepare the coating: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Heat the oil: In a large, deep skillet, pour enough oil to submerge the chicken halfway and heat it to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, let excess drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the hot honey: While frying, warm the honey and stir in chili flakes.
- Glaze the chicken: Once cooked through, transfer chicken to a wire rack and brush with hot honey.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure oil is hot before adding chicken for perfect crispiness. Let the chicken rest after frying for best results.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, hot honey, fried chicken, comfort food, family recipe
