Description
Hot Honey Glazed Fried Chicken brings together crispy golden chicken with a sweet and spicy honey glaze that makes dinner unforgettable. Drizzle the glaze over perfectly fried chicken pieces and watch your family devour this delicious Southern-style meal in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Cooking oil for frying (peanut or vegetable)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup buttermilk into a large bowl and mix with 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Submerge 1 lb chicken thighs completely and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
- Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a shallow dish. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
- Coat each chicken thigh thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to help breading adhere. Shake off any loose flour.
- Fill a deep skillet with 2 inches cooking oil and heat to exactly 350°F. Use a thermometer to verify temperature accuracy.
- Carefully lower breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking 3-4 pieces at a time to prevent overcrowding. Fry for 6-7 minutes on first side until deep golden brown.
- Flip chicken and cook additional 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove pieces onto wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Warm ½ cup hot honey for 15 seconds in microwave. Drizzle generously over freshly fried chicken while still piping hot.
Notes
- Letting chicken marinate overnight deepens the buttermilk’s tenderizing effect and boosts flavor complexity.
- Maintaining consistent oil temperature around 350°F ensures crispy exterior without greasy results and prevents uneven cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption, targeting the thickest part of the meat.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap wheat flour with cornstarch or alternative gluten-free flour blend, which creates an equally crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg