Hot Honey & Pickle Juice Fried Chicken
Hot Honey & Pickle Juice Fried Chicken is a tantalizing dish that harmonizes sweet and spicy flavors with a delightful crunch. Marinated in tangy pickle juice, each bite of this crispy fried chicken is coated with a luscious hot honey glaze, making it perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will surely impress your guests and become a staple at your gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in pickle juice for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper, paprika), one for beaten eggs mixed with a splash of pickle juice, and a third with extra flour.
- Dip each marinated chicken breast into the egg mixture then coat thoroughly in seasoned flour.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Drizzle or toss with hot honey before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added spice, mix cayenne pepper into the seasoned flour. Try using different types of pickles to customize the flavor profile. Serve with classic sides like coleslaw or cornbread for the perfect meal.