Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken
Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken is a delightful fusion of crispy texture and sweet-spicy flavor that transforms ordinary fried chicken into an unforgettable dish. Each bite reveals a tender interior glazed with a honey sauce that balances heat and sweetness, making it ideal for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to vibrant barbecues. Impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing comfort food that’s sure to leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt and hot sauce for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix honey and additional hot sauce in a bowl for the glaze.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider double-dipping your chicken in flour after coating it in buttermilk. Adjust the spice level of the glaze by adding more hot sauce or cayenne pepper to suit your taste preferences.