Description
Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, combining crispy, golden chicken with a luscious honey glaze. Perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner, this dish will have everyone reaching for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll impress your friends and family with minimal effort. Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup honey (for the sauce)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (for the sauce)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In one bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper; dredge each chicken piece in the mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Test with flour; it should sizzle.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side); transfer to a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne; heat until blended.
- Drizzle hot honey glaze over fried chicken right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg