Spicy Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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4 chicken breasts, 5-6 oz each.
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Seasoned Flour (see below).
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Chicken Batter (see below).
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Vegetable or canola oil for frying.
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tsp ground black pepper.
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2 tsp table salt.
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1 tsp onion powder.
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½ tsp cayenne pepper.
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1 tsp paprika.
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1 tsp garlic powder.
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1 cup seasoned flour.
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1 ½ cups cold water.
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½ cup honey.
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¼ cup hot sauce (e.g., Louisiana hot sauce).
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2 Tbsp melted butter.
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Optional: jalapeños or other peppers for added heat.
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4 sesame buns or brioche buns.
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Butter for buns.
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4 slices of cheese (e.g., pepper jack, American singles).
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20 slices of bread & butter pickles or other pickles.
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2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce.
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1 cup mayonnaise.
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1 Tbsp sambal chili paste or other chili paste.
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients for the seasoned flour and mix together well.
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Combine the seasoned flour and cold water. Whisk together until smooth.
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Whisk together the honey and hot sauce until combined. Slowly whisk in the warm butter. Optionally, add sliced jalapeños or other peppers to make a spicier version.
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Combine the mayonnaise and sambal chili paste. Mix together well.
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Remove excess fat and pound each chicken breast to about ¾ inch thick. Coat each chicken breast with the batter, place on a sheet pan, and refrigerate for 1 hour. After 1 hour, remove the chicken breasts from the refrigerator and coat each with the seasoned flour. Heat about 1 cup of vegetable or canola oil in a 12” skillet at medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the coated chicken breast to the pan and cook approximately 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. You might need to do this in batches. Remove the cooked chicken breasts and set them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Butter each bun and toast until lightly browned. For each sandwich, place a slice of cheese on the bottom bun, followed by shredded lettuce, 4-5 pickle slices, a cooked chicken breast, 2 Tbsp of Hot Honey Sauce, and finish with the top toasted bun spread with spicy mayo.
Notes:
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For an extra crispy coating, you can add vodka to the breading mixture.
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For a healthier option, you can air-fry the chicken.