Description
A recipe for a crispy fried chicken sandwich topped with a spicy honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 brioche buns
- Butter for toasting
- Mayonnaise or preferred spread
- Pickles, sliced
Instructions
- Pound the chicken pieces to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate shallow dish, whisk the egg and buttermilk together.
- Dip each chicken piece first into the buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove chicken and place on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- While the chicken drains, prepare the hot honey: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Heat gently over low heat until just combined and runny. Do not boil.
- Brush the hot honey glaze generously over the hot, crispy chicken pieces.
- Lightly butter the cut sides of the brioche buns and toast them in a pan or under a broiler until golden.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise on both halves of the bun. Place the glazed chicken on the bottom bun, top with pickle slices, and place the top bun on.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before frying.
- Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature for consistent results.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the glaze to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 27
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: crispy chicken sandwich, spicy honey, fried chicken, hot honey, chicken sandwich recipe