Spicy Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich (Print version)
Crispy fried chicken with a sticky hot honey glaze, spicy mayo, and dill pickles on a buttered brioche bun. Sweet, spicy, and crunchy.
# Ingredients:
For the chicken
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1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thick
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3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Louisiana or Frank's)
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1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3 cups (720 ml) vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
For the hot honey glaze
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1/3 cup (115 g) honey
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1-2 tablespoons hot sauce
For the spicy mayo
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1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
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1-2 teaspoons hot sauce or sambal oelek
For assembly
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4 brioche buns
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2 tablespoons butter, for toasting
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16-20 bread-and-butter pickle slices
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shredded lettuce (optional)
# Instructions:
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Pound chicken to an even half-inch thickness. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in a large bowl. Submerge the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
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Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Remove chicken from the marinade, let excess drip off, then press firmly into the flour mixture until fully coated. Rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Fry the chicken in batches for 5-6 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a clean wire rack to drain.
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Warm honey, butter, and hot sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until fluid, about 30 seconds. Brush the glaze generously over the hot fried chicken so it soaks into the crust.
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Stir mayonnaise with hot sauce or sambal oelek in a small bowl until smooth.
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Toast the brioche buns in butter until golden. Spread spicy mayo on the cut sides of each bun. Layer pickles, the glazed chicken, and lettuce if using. Close the sandwiches and serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the crust is crisp and the glaze is warm.
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Chicken can be marinated overnight for deeper flavor.