Description
A crispy, juicy honey butter fried chicken sandwich that combines savory fried chicken thighs with a sweet and glossy honey butter coating, all served on a toasted bun. The perfect balance of spicy, salty, and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
- Canola oil, for frying
- 5 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle seasoning (adjust to taste)
- Seasoned Flour:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle seasoning
- Dredging:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Honey Butter:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- To Serve:
- 5 toasted sandwich buns
- Optional toppings: pickles, coleslaw, cheese, lettuce
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne or chipotle seasoning.
- In a bowl, mix flour with additional salt, pepper, and cayenne/chipotle. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- Dredge chicken: coat in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat again in flour. Repeat for all pieces.
- Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels.
- Make honey butter: melt butter with honey in a small pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Brush or spoon the honey butter over the fried chicken.
- Serve on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts if preferred, but pound thin for even cooking.
- Pickle juice can be added to buttermilk for extra tang.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 375°F.
- Air fryer option: cook at 375°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make honey butter ahead and store in fridge; reheat before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
