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hot honey recipe for fried chicken

Hot Honey Recipe for Fried Chicken

Crispy fried chicken meets sweet heat in this game-changing hot honey recipe for fried chicken. Perfectly balanced and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken (thighs, breasts, or drumsticks)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk, if preferred)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp red chili flakes (adjust for heat)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs for flipping chicken
  • Paper towels for draining excess oil
  • Small saucepan for the hot honey
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the milk, then coat it evenly with the flour mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken on a plate and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  6. Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil.
  7. Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden-brown and fully cooked.
  8. In a small saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, and apple cider vinegar; heat over low heat until syrupy.
  9. Brush the hot honey sauce generously over the fried chicken or toss to coat.
  10. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken. Adjust the chili flakes in the hot honey sauce to suit your heat preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best results. If you have extra hot honey sauce, use it as a topping for pancakes or ice cream!
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