Honey Hot Sauce Chicken Strips
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible Honey Hot Sauce Chicken Strips, a perfect harmony of crispy, golden-brown chicken and a sweet-heat glaze that packs a flavorful punch. Tender strips of chicken are coated in a spiced flour and buttermilk batter before being fried to crunchy perfection. The pièce de résistance is the luscious honey hot sauce, a bold blend of sticky-sweet honey, fiery hot sauce, and a luxurious touch of butter, with an optional dash of red pepper flakes for extra kick. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a must-try for game days, family dinners, or any time you crave a bold, satisfying bite. Pair these flavorful chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauces or sides for a show-stopping meal that's as easy to make as it is to devour!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 0.75 cup honey
- 0.5 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Slice the chicken breasts into 1-inch wide strips and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until smooth.
Step 4
Coat each chicken strip in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture, and return to the flour mixture to coat again. Shake off any excess flour and set the coated strips on a plate.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Step 6
Carefully fry the chicken strips in batches, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 7
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes (if using). Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
Step 8
Toss the fried chicken strips in the honey hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
Step 9
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces or sides.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2083.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9368.8 |
| Total Fat 892.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 145.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 538.1g | |
| Cholesterol 756.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7097.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 286.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 159.4g | |
| Protein 142.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 212.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 426.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1695.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories