Description
This Hot Honey Chicken recipe delivers crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze. Perfect for dinner, game day, or a flavorful sandwich, it’s an easy homemade comfort food packed with bold flavor. Learn how to fry to perfection, glaze just right, and serve with flair. A must-try for chicken lovers!
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Oil for frying
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk with salt and pepper for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Prepare three bowls: seasoned flour with cornstarch and spices, beaten eggs, and a second bowl of flour mix.
3. Dredge chicken from buttermilk into flour, egg, then flour again, pressing to coat well.
4. Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottom skillet. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
5. Drain on a wire rack to keep crispy.
6. In a small saucepan, melt butter with honey, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Glaze hot chicken with warm honey mixture before serving.
8. Garnish and enjoy immediately or store properly for later.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight boosts both tenderness and flavor.
Double dredging ensures a thick, crispy coating that stands up to the glaze.
For a crisp reheat, avoid microwaves and use an oven or air fryer instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg