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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with Slaw and Extra Sauce

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The best crispy hot honey chicken sandwich recipe! Juicy buttermilk fried chicken with sweet heat. Better than takeout. Watch the video!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 449
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
To assemble
  • 1/4 cup hot honey sauce click the link for the recipe
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 brioche buns

Method
 

  1. Whisk buttermilk, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  2. Add chicken thighs and mix until thoroughly coated, then cover and refrigerate for 10 to 60 minutes.
  3. Combine flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  4. Dip each marinated chicken thigh into the flour mixture, coating both sides and shaking off any excess.
  5. Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a deep pot and fry chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  6. Halve the buns and assemble sandwiches by layering lettuce, fried chicken, hot honey sauce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSodium: 1714mgFiber: 1g

Notes

TO STORE: You can keep the fried chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Store the homemade hot honey in a jar or bottle at room temperature for 6 months to 1 year.
TO FREEZE: The fried chicken can be stored in the freezer in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months.