Description
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, this Spicy Honey Butter Fried Chicken features crispy, golden-brown chicken coated in a rich honey butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of chicken (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk and salt for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the honey butter glaze by melting butter and mixing in honey.
- Drain the fried chicken and drizzle with the honey butter glaze.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- For dairy-free, use a plant-based butter alternative.
- Let the coated chicken rest for 15 minutes before frying for extra crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken, Honey Butter Chicken, Southern Fried Chicken