Inspired by Wendy's, our hot honey chicken sandwich recipe features crispy chicken slathered in a hot honey sauce. It has the perfect combo of heat and sweetness to satisfy fast food cravings!
Combine the buttermilk, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and whisk together.
Add the chicken thighs and mix until all are covered in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least ten minutes or up to an hour.
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
Dip each marinated chicken thigh in it, coating both sides well and shaking off any excess.
Add 1-2 inches of oil into a deep pot. Once hot, fry the chicken fillets for 7-8 minutes, until golden and crispy. Place them on a paper towel to soak up excess oil.
Assemble the sandwiches by dividing the bun in half and layering the lettuce, fried chicken, hot honey sauce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.
Notes
TO STORE: You can keep the fried chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Store the homemade hot honey in a jar or bottle at room temperature for 6 months to 1 year.