Description
This hot honey crispy chicken is the perfect combination of crunchy, juicy, and sweet heat! With a golden, crispy coating and a drizzle of spicy honey glaze, this dish is irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Mix flour, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing firmly.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, warm honey, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the crispy chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- Double coat the chicken for extra crunch.
- Adjust honey heat level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.