Honey Fried Chicken

Honey Fried Chicken

• 2-1/4 lbs. chicken, cut up
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1 cup buttermilk baking mix
• 2 tsps. dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsps. vegetable oil

Coat chicken pieces with honey. Combine baking mix and next 4 ingredients in a dish. Dredge chicken in mixture. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium high heat. Carefully place chicken in hot oil, in batches if necessary. Cook about 5 minutes per side, or until golden. Reduce heat to low and cook 15-20 minutes more, or until juices run clear. After browning, chicken may be placed on a baking sheet and baked in a temperature 350F oven 25-35 minutes, or until juices run clear.

About the Recipe for Honey Fried Chicken Recipe:

This recipe is still considered to be the most favorite and liked dish in my family for many years. Many memories are associated with it as we used to make this recipe together on weekends and then we used to enjoy with our whole family.

Many restaurants have honey chicken served at the buffets. Some are too sweet and some are a lot spicier. That’s why I always wanted to give it a try at home so I came across a recipe which is the key to a perfect honey fried chicken. There is another important fact that this recipe is no different from the Chinese chicken recipe.

Battering the chicken is a very important step in making this dish. The sauce used is a delicious mixture that mainly consists of honey, ginger, garlic etc.

Some Expert Tips for Honey Fried Chicken Recipe:

If you are interested in the leaner version of honey fried chicken you can remove skin before marinating chicken pieces.

Always remember to marinate the chicken overnight for long lasting taste of the chicken. Another benefit of marinating it earlier is that the chicken becomes moist and tender.

For the crumbs you can use the traditionally used bread crumbs or crush the cereal as well.

Serving Ideas for Honey Fried Chicken Recipe:

Honey with chicken is a mind blowing combination of two extremes that works absolutely fine. It is perfect for boneless chicken. You can serve this dish with a creamy Cole slaw and some fresh vegetables or serve it with fresh or boiled broccoli, boiled rice and potatoes.

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