Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a deliciously sweet and spicy dish that combines tender chicken tenders with a flavorful coating and a unique hot honey sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- Marinade
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- Dredge
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons water
- Hot Honey Sauce
- 2 1/2 cups honey
- 5 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- For Frying
- Vegetable oil or shortening, as needed
- Kosher salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Whisk buttermilk, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, baking powder, and black pepper. Whisk to integrate fully.
- In another medium bowl, beat eggs with hot sauce and water until combined.
- One piece at a time, remove chicken from marinade and coat in flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Dip into egg wash, then dredge again in flour mixture. Place on wire rack and let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes until warm and infused. Remove from heat and set aside to thicken slightly.
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil or shortening in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches, flipping once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on wire rack set over rimmed baking sheet. Season with kosher salt and keep warm in oven.
- Remove baking sheet from oven. Drizzle chicken tenders with 1 cup of hot honey, gently turn and drizzle with another cup. Serve remaining hot honey on the side.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce and cayenne pepper to taste if you prefer less spiciness.
- For a crunchier texture, double dip the chicken in the egg wash and flour mixture.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying for crispy chicken.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Chicken, Sweet Spicy Chicken, Fried Chicken