Description
A delightful blend of crispy fried chicken coated with spicy hot honey, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (or boneless chicken breasts)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Trim excess fat and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a large bowl.
- Dredge the chicken: Coat each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry it up: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and test with flour.
- Turn and fry: Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden and 165°F internally.
- Hot honey flash: Drizzle hot honey over crispy chicken on a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy: Allow to sit a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, avoid overcrowding the pan while frying. Let chicken rest on a wire rack post-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crunchy Chicken, Hot Honey, Southern Recipe, Fried Chicken, Family Dinner