Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Buttermilk fried chicken breast | honey hot sauce | pickles | pepperjack | coleslaw
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Batter
Honey Hot Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Frying Chicken
- 3
Prepare Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Heat Oil
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C). Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- 5
Coat Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the hot oil. Fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Drain Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
Making Honey Hot Sauce
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, hot sauce, and butter.
- 9
Heat Sauce
Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling Sandwich
- 10
Toast Buns
Toast the burger buns until golden brown.
- 11
Add Chicken & Cheese
Place a fried chicken breast on each bun, add a slice of pepperjack cheese on top, and drizzle with the honey hot sauce.
- 12
Add Pickles & Coleslaw
Top with pickles and a generous serving of coleslaw.
- 13
Serve Sandwich
Close the sandwich with the top half of the bun and serve warm.
