Description
A crispy, golden-brown fried chicken thigh recipe enhanced with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This dish combines the richness of fried chicken with a deliciously tangy and spicy honey sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Frying
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Hot Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey (preferably raw)
- 2 tsp hot sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2 tbsp sriracha (or any hot sauce)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the coating adhere better and ensures crispiness during frying.
- Coat the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, making sure they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat it over medium-high until it shimmers, indicating it is hot enough for frying.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the hot oil. Fry each side for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Make the Hot Honey Glaze: While the chicken fries, combine honey, 2 tsp hot sauce, sriracha, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture slightly thickens to a glaze consistency.
- Glaze the Chicken: Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, drizzle the hot honey glaze over the chicken thighs to coat them generously.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is consistent to achieve evenly crispy chicken without burning.
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce and sriracha in the glaze to suit your heat preference.
- Use a cooking thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken for food safety.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Substitute chicken thighs with drumsticks or breasts if preferred, but cooking times may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
