Description

Sweet Heat Glazed Fried Chicken delivers crispy, juicy fried chicken with a sticky-sweet and spicy glaze made from honey, hot sauce, and brown sugar. A comforting dish with a bold twist.

Ingredients

8 pieces of chicken (drumsticks or thighs)

2 cups buttermilk

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Vegetable oil, for frying

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup hot sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

1 clove garlic, minced

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add chicken pieces and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
In a shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Remove chicken from the marinade, let excess drip off, and dredge in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully fry the chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning as needed until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
While the chicken is frying, make the glaze. In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Brush the warm glaze over the freshly fried chicken and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust chili flakes for desired spice level.

Glaze can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Try with chicken wings or boneless pieces for variety.

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.

To reheat leftovers, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (approx.)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 23g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg