Description
Spicy Honey Butter Fried Chicken is a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that combines the heat of spices with the sweetness of honey butter, creating a mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of chicken (legs or thighs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix in honey and chili powder until well combined.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the spicy honey butter over the fried chicken before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after frying for extra crispiness.
- This dish pairs well with coleslaw or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken, Honey Butter Chicken