Name: Hot Honey Chicken: The Ultimate Sweet and Spicy Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, drumsticks, or breast (cut into strips if preferred); 1 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tbsp hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha); 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Pinch of salt

Description

Make the best hot honey chicken with crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze. Easy, flavorful, and irresistible!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

2 lbs chicken thighs, drumsticks, or breast (cut into strips if preferred)
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

1/2 cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and eggs.
- Add chicken pieces and coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
Prepare the Breading:
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, and coat evenly.
- Let the coated chicken rest for 5-10 minutes.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a wire rack.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce:
- In a saucepan, heat honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder over medium heat.
- Stir until well combined, then remove from heat.
Coat the Chicken:
- Toss fried chicken in the hot honey sauce or brush it on for an even coating.

Notes

Double-Coating: For extra crispiness, dip the chicken in buttermilk again after the first flour coating, then re-coat with flour.
Oil Temperature: Maintain 350°F (175°C) for perfect frying results.
Air Fryer Option: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Baking Alternative: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Prep Time: 15minutes
Cook Time: 25minutes