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Hot Honey Chicken

Hot Honey Chicken

Crunchy buttermilk-fried chicken tossed in spicy-sweet honey glaze. Game-day gold, weeknight fire.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken & Coating:
  • 1.5 lbs 680 g chicken thighs, 1-inch bites
  • 1 cup 240 ml buttermilk
  • 1 cup 125 g flour
  • ½ cup 65 g cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Oil for frying
  • Hot Honey Glaze:
  • ½ cup 170 g honey
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 –2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • For Serving:
  • Rice or buns
  • Ranch
  • Pickles
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Soak chicken in buttermilk 30 min.
  • Mix dredge; coat chicken. Rest 5 min.
  • Fry at 350 °F 4–5 min until 165 °F. Drain.
  • Simmer honey + butter + spices 1 min.
  • Toss chicken in glaze.
  • Serve over rice with toppings.

Notes

  • 350 °F oil = crisp armor.
  • Buttermilk = juicy meat.
  • Freeze fried chicken; glaze fresh.
  • Reheat 375 °F oven/air fryer.
  • GF: Use GF flour blend.