Sweet & Spicy Chicken recipe served on a plate, by Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Sep 24 2026
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Sweet & Spicy Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Fried chicken*, sriracha honey, lettuce, pickles, tomato, mayonnaise, potato bun

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch. Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Make the Sriracha Honey Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix the sriracha sauce and honey until well combined.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each potato bun. Layer with lettuce, fried chicken, pickles, tomato slices, and drizzle with sriracha honey sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.

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