Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of the Jalapeno Honey Drenched Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich. This mouthwatering dish features juicy fried chicken enveloped in a crunchy coating and drizzled with a sweet-and-spicy jalapeno honey sauce. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or a satisfying weeknight dinner, each bite delivers an unforgettable blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 fresh jalapenos (chopped)
- 1/2 cup honey (preferably local)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk with salt and pepper for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat two inches of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture. Fry each piece for about five minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While chicken fries, combine chopped jalapenos, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat for about five minutes until blended.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing fried chicken on toasted buns and drizzling generously with jalapeno honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg