Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
My homemade hot honey chicken sandwich features crispy and juicy buttermilk fried chicken with a hot honey sauce on top. It's even better than takeout! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 449kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
To assemble
- 1/4 cup hot honey sauce click the link for the recipe
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 brioche buns
Instructions
- 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.
Video
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.
TO FREEZE: The fried chicken can be stored in the freezer in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 1714mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 1477IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 39g