Description
Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken is a delightful twist on traditional fried chicken, combining the crispy texture of perfectly fried chicken thighs with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates a show-stopping centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup hot sauce (of choice)
- ½ cup raw honey
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge each thigh in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry chicken thighs for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In a saucepan over low heat, mix honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice until warmed through.
- Drizzle the glaze over hot fried chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg