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Golden Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Golden Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
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Golden Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken offers a perfect blend of crispy texture, spicy heat, and sweet honey glaze. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken coated in a golden, crunchy crust and finished with a glossy hot honey sauce that balances bold flavors, making it an irresistible snack, appetizer, or main course to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1.5 to 2 lbs)

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch (or substitute with rice flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Wet Dip

  • 1 cup buttermilk or 2 large eggs beaten (for egg wash)

Hot Honey Glaze

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce or chili flakes (adjust to taste)

Frying

  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil), enough for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and cut into even-sized pieces if needed to ensure uniform cooking and proper coating adherence.
  2. Make the Buttermilk or Egg Wash: Pour buttermilk or beaten eggs into a bowl. Dip each chicken piece fully, allowing moisture and a tacky surface to help the coating stick.
  3. Mix the Dry Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful and crispy crust.
  4. Coat the Chicken: Press each piece of wet chicken into the dry mixture, making sure it’s fully covered with a double layer for extra crunch.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to about 350°F (175°C). Carefully add coated chicken pieces and fry for 6–8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the Hot Honey Glaze: While frying, gently warm honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and well incorporated.
  7. Coat with Hot Honey: Toss the fried chicken pieces in the warm hot honey glaze until each piece is richly coated with a sticky, flavorful shine.
  8. Serve Immediately: Serve the Golden Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken hot to enjoy the crispy texture and bold flavor combination at its best.

Notes

  • Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked chicken.
  • For extra crunch, double coat the chicken by dipping again in the wet wash and dry mixture before frying.
  • Drain fried chicken on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep the coating crispy.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey glaze gradually to control spice level.
  • Best enjoyed fresh immediately after frying and glazing to preserve crispiness and flavor.

Nutrition

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