Ultimate Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich at Home

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories than honey.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs are often cheaper.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: store-brand buns

Whole grain buns add fiber, while store-brand options are budget-friendly.

Pound 4 chicken breasts to about a half an inch thick to help them cook evenly.

Soak the chicken in 1 cup buttermilk for at least 15 minutes to keep them juicy and tender.

In a shallow bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 cups flour with 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Heat oil until about 350°F.

Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess flour.

Fry the chicken in the oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through.

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of honey with 2 tablespoons of hot sauce, 1 tablespoon of butter, and a pinch of cayenne. Heat until smooth and silky.

Brush the hot honey sauce generously over your fried chicken.

Toast your buns.

Layer on a piece of hot honey chicken, some tangy pickles, and crunchy kleslaw, then finish with the top bun.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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