Description
Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a crispy coating and a sweet, spicy honey glaze. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe evokes warmth and nostalgia while promising an explosion of flavors. With a straightforward preparation process, even novice cooks can create this mouthwatering meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup honey (preferably raw)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (add cayenne), one with beaten eggs and water, and one empty.
- Coat each marinated thigh in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then dredge in flour again for maximum crunch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the glaze, combine honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over fried chicken just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces of chicken (200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg