Description
Indulge in the crispy, succulent goodness of this Easy Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken. A perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 8 bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or a mix)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
For the Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Glaze:
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1–2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a large bowl, pour over buttermilk and hot sauce, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl.
- Coat and Fry the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: Warm honey, chilies, garlic, and vinegar in a saucepan until slightly thickened. Drizzle over fried chicken before serving.
Notes
- Adjust chili amount in the glaze for desired heat level.
- For extra crispiness, double-dip chicken in flour and buttermilk before frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces with glaze
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 17.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
