Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich

A delightful crispy fried chicken sandwich drizzled with a sticky hot honey sauce, perfect for those nights when you crave comfort food without the takeout hassle.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Calories: 650

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness Pound the chicken for even cooking and better crunch.
1 cup all-purpose flour For coating the chicken.
1/2 cup cornstarch Helps achieve a crispy texture.
1 tablespoon salt For seasoning.
1 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning.
2-4 cups neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut) For frying.

For the Hot Honey

1/2 cup honey Warmed with spices for a sweet heat.
1 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust for desired spice level.
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Balances the sweetness.
as needed hot sauce Optional, for extra heat.

For Assembly

4 buns soft sandwich buns Toasted for better texture.
1/2 cup mayonnaise or spicy mayo For spreading on the buns.
2 cups coleslaw For a crunchy topping.

Method

Preparation

Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap until even in thickness.
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Cooking

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, warm honey with chili flakes and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan.
Toast the buns until golden.

Assembly

Spread mayo on the bottom half of each bun.
Add coleslaw, then place the fried chicken on top.
Drizzle the hot honey over the chicken and top with the bun.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider double dredging the chicken or adding BBQ sauce to the hot honey. Serve with crunchy sides like fries or pickles for the perfect meal.