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Completed hot honey chicken sandwich on a wooden cutting board.

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Samantha Erb
My hot honey chicken sandwich has the most delightful crunch and is glazed with a sweet and spicy honey butter sauce for the best flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1596 kcal

Ingredients

Crispy Coating for Chicken

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Chicken

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • oil for frying

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup hot honey
  • ½ teaspoon chili red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

To Serve

  • 2 brioche buns
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 6-8 pickles

Instructions
 

  • Pour the buttermilk into a bowl and add the chicken breasts. Turn them over to coat, then cover and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • In a large bowl or plate, combine the flour, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess buttermilk drip off.
  • Place the chicken into the seasoned flour and scoop flour over the top and press gently so it sticks.
  • For extra crunch, dip the chicken back into the marinade, then return it to the flour and coat it again.
  • Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat (about 1/2-inch deep) and fry the chicken until they become golden brown and are cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side. Remove them and let them rest on a wire rack or plate.
  • In a small pan over medium heat, add the butter, hot honey, and chili flakes. Stir until they are all melted and combined.
  • Brush the hot honey butter over the fried chicken. Spread mayonnaise on the buns, add lettuce, pickles, and the chicken. Close the buns and enjoy.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 1596kcalCarbohydrates: 190gProtein: 81gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 351mgSodium: 2586mgPotassium: 1745mgFiber: 7gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 7189IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 497mgIron: 10mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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