Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich

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1. 1

   Paso 1. Season the chicken

   Season chicken thighs with salt, let sit while you prep.

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2. 2

   Paso 2. Set up breading station

   Set up 3-tier breading station: plain flour, buttermilk, seasoned flour (salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, splash of buttermilk).

   The splash of buttermilk in the seasoned flour creates craggy bits for extra crunch.

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3. 3

   Paso 3. Dredge the chicken

   Dredge chicken: plain flour → buttermilk → seasoned flour, pressing to coat.

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4. 4

   Paso 4. Toast the buns

   Toast brioche buns cut-side down until golden.

5. 5

   Paso 5. Fry the chicken

   12 min

   Fry chicken in oil at 350°F, 5-6 min per side (~12 minutes TOTAL), until golden and cooked through.

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   Paso 6. Make the hot honey

   While frying, mix melted butter, honey, and hot sauce for the hot honey.

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   Paso 7. Rest the chicken

   Rest chicken on a wire rack (or paper towel-lined plate).

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8. 8

   Paso 8. Assemble the sandwich

   Assemble: bottom bun, pickles (optional), chicken, hot honey drizzle, top bun.

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