Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken thighs, or breasts pounded thin
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1½ cups flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cayenne
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying
• 4 brioche buns
• ½ cup honey
• 1-2 tbsp hot sauce or chili flakes, for the hot honey
• Butter, for the buns
• Pickles and coleslaw, to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

2. 2

   Mix the flour with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Warm the honey gently with hot sauce or chili flakes to make the hot honey; set aside.

4. 4

   Dredge the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour, pressing to adhere; double-dip for extra crunch.

5. 5

   Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a heavy pot or skillet.

6. 6

   Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal).

7. 7

   Drain on a rack and immediately drizzle with hot honey while still hot.

8. 8

   Toast the buttered buns, then assemble with pickles, coleslaw, and the hot honey chicken.