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Fried buffalo chicken sandwich with green leaf lettuce and chunks of blue cheese.
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Honey Buffalo Chicken

Honey and buffalo hot sauce mixture is drizzled over fried buttermilk chicken, giving this chicken a kick of spice and a touch of sweetness.
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 529kcal

Ingredients

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

  • 3-4 pounds boneless skinless chicken filets thinly sliced
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Buffalo Sauce

  • cup hot sauce or buffalo sauce
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • Canola or corn oil for frying

Instructions

Honey Buffalo Chicken

  • Let the chicken marinade in buttermilk overnight in the fridge. (or a few hours minimum)
  • Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow baking dish.
  • Shake the excess buttermilk off the chicken pieces and coat each piece on both sides with the flour and corn starch mixture. Place each coated piece of chicken on small sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Preheat corn or canola oil in a cast iron skillet to 360 degrees. Use a digital thermometer to accurately monitor the temperature.
  • Cook the chicken on each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked thoroughly. The internal temperature should be at 165 degrees F.
  • Let the fried chicken drain on a sheet pan lined with a few layers of paper towels.
  • Toss the fried chicken in the hot sauce and honey mixture. Place on toasted buns, add crumbled blue cheese and a piece of green leaf lettuce. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1539mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg