Description
Southern Hot Honey Fried Chicken is a delectable dish that perfectly balances crispy fried chicken with a sweet and spicy honey glaze. This crowd-pleaser fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and encourages laughter around the dinner table. Ideal for both family gatherings and cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe will surely win hearts and appetites alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in hot sauce for at least one hour or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken for about 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, and a dash of hot sauce over low heat until blended.
- Drizzle the sauce over the fried chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg