Hot Honey Chicken New* Recipe
Crispy, tender boneless chicken thighs with a kick. Served with a sweet-and-spicy hot honey sauce that’ll make your taste buds sing. Warning: you might want seconds.
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well. Dip each chicken thigh into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken thighs to the hot oil. Fry for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C). Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Hot Honey Sauce
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and hot sauce. Stir until well mixed and warmed through. Adjust the spiciness by adding more hot sauce to taste.
- 5
Serve
Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the fried chicken thighs. Serve immediately and enjoy!
