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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into 1-inch wide strips and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until smooth.
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.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
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.
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.
Toss the fried chicken strips in the honey hot sauce mixture until evenly coated.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces or sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.6 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 1610 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 458 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
