Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken
Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy, golden chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, offering a flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving more. With its irresistible crunch and glossy finish, this dish transforms any meal into a celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Place thighs in a bowl, cover with buttermilk, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2. Prepare the coating: In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3. Dredge the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, then coat with the flour mixture.
- 4. Heat the oil: In a skillet or pot over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil until shimmering (about 350°F).
- 5. Fry the chicken: Add chicken pieces to hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- 6. Add glaze: Remove chicken from oil and drizzle with hot honey while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added crunch, double-dip the chicken in flour before frying. You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness or add smoked paprika for additional flavor.