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Hot Honey Chicken

This Hot Honey Chicken is a crispy delight! Juicy chicken drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey will amaze your taste buds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts or cutlets
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 quart peanut oil
  • ½ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
For Garnishes:
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • crushed red pepper

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Steps to Prepare Hot Honey Chicken:
  1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts or cutlets in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dill pickle juice over the chicken and add the granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to ensure all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until smooth. This will be your wet mixture for dipping the chicken.
  4. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then dip it into the milk and egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then return to the flour mixture for a second coating.
  5. In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the peanut oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a cooking thermometer to check the temperature.
  6. Carefully add the breaded chicken to the hot oil, frying for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on paper towels. Drizzle the hot honey over the chicken while it’s still hot.
  8. Transfer the Hot Honey Chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions and crushed red pepper. Serve while hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer, up to 4 hours.
  • Use a thermometer to check the oil temperature for perfect frying.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.