Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken, where perfectly fried, crispy chicken meets a luscious glaze of sweet and spicy hot honey. This dish is not only a showstopper for any gathering but also an experience that will leave your guests clamoring for more. Easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, bringing a burst of flavor to your dinner table or backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (vinegar-based recommended)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (canola or peanut) for frying
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to create the coating mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the coating mixture, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken breasts for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- While chicken fries, melt butter and mix with honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice for the glaze.
- Once cooked, drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg