Description
Hot Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. With its crispy coating and mouthwatering glaze, this dish is sure to impress at family gatherings or casual dinners alike. Easy to prepare, it evokes fond memories of laughter and delicious meals shared with loved ones. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in seasoned flour until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In a small saucepan, warm the hot honey over low heat. Adjust with cayenne pepper for extra heat if desired.
- Remove fried chicken from oil and drain on paper towels. Drizzle warm hot honey glaze generously over the chicken and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg