Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich
A crispy fried chicken filet tucked into a soft bun, finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken filets Pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup cornstarch For extra crunch
- 1 cup buttermilk For soaking the chicken
- 2 cups oil For frying
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey Warm and mixed with hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce Adjust based on preference
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional, for extra heat
- 1 tablespoon butter Melted and mixed in
For Assembling the Sandwich
- 2 pieces soft sandwich buns Toasted if desired
- to taste dill pickles Optional topping
- 1/2 cup slaw Optional topping made with cabbage and mayo
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound the chicken to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine flour and cornstarch in a bowl and season with more salt and pepper.
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before frying.
Frying
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to coat.
- Fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Sauce Preparation
- In a small saucepan, warm honey, hot sauce, cayenne, and butter over low heat, stirring until combined.
- Taste and adjust the heat or sweetness as preferred.
Assembly
- Place fried chicken on the bottom half of each bun.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce generously over chicken.
- Top with pickles and slaw if desired, then cover with the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
To keep the chicken crispy, brush or drizzle the hot honey just before serving. Avoid soaking the chicken in sauce.