HONEY GLAZE SWEET & SPICY FRIED CHICKEN AND BUTTERMILK MAC & CHEESE

Honey Glaze:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then soak in the buttermilk mixture for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Prepare Flour Mixture: In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Dredge Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
5. Fry Chicken: Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
6. Make Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, and minced garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
7. Glaze Chicken: Brush the fried chicken with the honey glaze or drizzle it over the top.