Golden, crunchy fried chicken meets a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze in this flavor-packed dish. It’s the perfect combination of heat, sweetness, and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 ½ cups buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
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Neutral oil for frying
Hot Honey Glaze:
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½ cup honey
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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½ tsp red pepper flakes
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Pinch cayenne
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and spices. Add chicken and marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
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Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a shallow dish.
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Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and let rest 15–20 minutes.
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Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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In a small pan, warm honey, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and cayenne until smooth and pourable.
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Drizzle hot honey over freshly fried chicken and serve.