Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich So Good, It Should Be Illegal!
Craving a bold bite? Try this hot honey chicken sandwich with crispy chicken, sweet heat, and the perfect crunch. A must-try recipe for spice lovers!
Ingredients
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich:
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Cayenne pepper
- Hot sauce
- Honey
- Lettuce preferably crisp, such as romaine or iceberg
- Pickles sliced
- Brioche buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich:
- Prepare the chicken:
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and a dash of hot sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts into the buttermilk mixture and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the coating:
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge the marinated chicken breasts in the flour mixture, making sure they are fully coated.
- Fry the chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once fried, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the hot honey sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and a bit of hot sauce over low heat.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Adjust the heat level to your preference.
- Assemble the sandwich:
- Toast the brioche buns lightly.
- Place the fried chicken on the bottom half of each bun.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce generously over the chicken.
- Add lettuce and pickles to taste.
- Serve:
- Top with the other half of the toasted brioche bun.
- Serve with crispy fries or your favorite side, and enjoy!