Southern Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Recipe
buttermilk fried chicken, house-made hot honey, pimento cheese, garlic aioli, house-made dill pickles, red onions, choice of side*
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Southern Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Method
Directions for Southern Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Make the Hot Honey
In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes over low heat. Stir until well mixed and heated through. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Fry chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve
Serve immediately with your choice of side.
