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The hot honey chicken sandwich is actually one of the newest additions on this list since it blends tender fried chicken with sweet and spicy honey glaze. This particular sandwich has quickly been nicknamed because of the taste and has become popular with food lovers.
No matter if you’re hungry and just want some good food or if you’re planning a dinner party for your friends and want to make a delicious dish – this article will help you learn how to cook hot honey chicken sandwich.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 burger buns (preferably brioche)
- Lettuce leaves (for garnish)
- Sliced pickles (optional)
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- Ensure Proper Thawing: When using this recipe with frozen chicken breasts it is important that they be fully thawed before marinating. This also contributed to uniform cooking and making the chicken not to be rubber like.
- Marination Time: Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for half an hour ad least or ideally, even longer. This not only makes the meat softer but also the flavored one, which makes the sandwich juicy when ready.
- Oil Temperature Monitoring: Feel free to access this one by using a thermometer to ensure the amount of heat is about 350 cups Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for frying. If the oil is hot it will set a crust on the skin side while the interior of the chicken will remain raw; if cold, the commodity will soak oil and become greasy.
- Avoid Overcrowding the Pan: It is recommended to fry the chicken in small portions. High stacking causes the oil temperature radically drops thus affecting the even browning, and making the breading soggy.
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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Chicken Breasts vs. Thighs: What is great about the chicken breasts is that they are a lean meat while with chicken thighs an equal amount provides more flavor and moisture. This is followed by thighs which have a tendency of really sweating even after having been cooked.
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Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk then you can make a simple version by combining 1 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice. Allow it cool for around five minutes before using.
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Choosing Hot Honey: Using hot honey that has been bought from the market is however easy but preparing your own is even better since it gives you complete command of the tastes that are likely to be incurred. Mix 1:1 honey and any hot sauce or red pepper flake spiciness to get the piquant extent.
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Flour Options: In the case of preparing this recipe for those clients who are sensitive towards gluten, then gluten-free all-purpose flour are ideal for the same due to acceptable texture.
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Buns Selection: For the buns, it is suggested to use brioche because they proved to be soft enough for the toppings, yet not too fragile to contain any sort of moisture. However, it has to do with one’s choice of which kind of burger buns to use in the preparation of the burger.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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Marinate the Chicken: To make the marinade, beat 1 cup of buttermilk with salt and pepper of your choice in a large bowl. Place the chicken breasts in the mixture and make sure that they are soaked in this mixture. Turn and marinate for at least an hour or for several hours for better results.
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Prepare Coating: On a shallow plate, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper fitting until blended.
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Heat Oil: In a deep pan use vegetable oil and pour it up to the one of the frying . Heat over medium high heat for about to reach the temperature of 350°F (175°C).
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Coat Chicken: Take each piece of marinated chicken and drain it off the buttermilk allowing the excess to drop off. Coat each piece with the seasoned flour mixture such that they are well covered on both sides but do not overcoat.
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Fry Chicken: Gently transfer the coated chicken into hot oil making sure the chicken does not stick to each other because of overcrowding in the pan. Bake for 5-7 minutes on one side and 5-7 minutes on the other side or until golden brown and well-done (the internal heat should be 165°F or 75°C).
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Drain Excess Oil: After frying the chicken, give it a moment for it to settle down and then retrieve the fried chicken using tongs putting it on a plate with paper towels to drain.
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Glaze with Hot Honey: During prep for serving, pour hot honey generously on each piece of the fried chicken while it’s still warm.
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Assemble Sandwiches: If so, toast your burger buns slightly to give that nice crispy feel to your burgers. Finally put a piece of fried chicken on each bun and garnish with lettuce and pickles if you did a pickling on the chicken. End with the other part of the bread roll.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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Spicy Twist: For something spicy, you can chop some jalapenos and directly mix them into the buttermilk as well, or for a little more spice, simply sprinkle your preferred type of hot sauce into the buttermilk.
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Air Fryer Option: If you want to make healthy changes, provide an air fryer basket preheated to 375°F (190°C). Take another 15 to 20 minutes or until nice and brown without any oil.
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Cheesy Delight: Add a slice of pepper jack cheese and cook it until its melted at the last few minutes of frying the chicken.
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Extra Crunch: Coating on your fried pickles may be further enhanced by crisp fried pickles or onion rings before serving.
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Storage Tips: Storing fried chicken – Place them in an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator for a maximum of three days; when reheating plate the fried chicken and heat it in the oven to crisp it again before serving.
EQUIPMENT
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Deep skillet or frying pan
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Mixing bowls
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Tongs
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Thermometer (for oil temperature)
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Paper towels
Note
SERVING TIPS 💡
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Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy maximum crispiness.
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Pair with refreshing beverages like iced tea or lemonade.
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Garnish with additional hot honey on top for those who love extra sweetness.
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Offer various dipping sauces on the side such as ranch or barbecue sauce.
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Present on a wooden board for an appealing rustic look at gatherings.
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