Bobby Flays Fried Chicken with Tabasco Honey Recipe

Name: Bobby Flays Fried Chicken with Tabasco Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart plus 2 cups buttermilk; Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chile de arbol powder, or 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 2 small chickens (3 to 4 pounds total), each cut up into 8 pieces (breasts halved); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; Freshly ground black pepper; Canola oil, for deep-frying; Tabasco Honey (recipe follows); Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish; 1 cup honey; 3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 quart plus 2 cups buttermilk
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chile de arbol powder, or 2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 small chickens (3 to 4 pounds total), each cut up into 8 pieces (breasts halved)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for deep-frying
Tabasco Honey (recipe follows)
Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish
1 cup honey
3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
Kosher salt

1
To prepare the chicken, whisk together 1 quart of the buttermilk, 2 tablespoons salt, and the chile de arbol powder in a large bowl.
2
Add the chicken, turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3
Stir the flour, garlic and onion powders, paprika, and cayenne together in a large bowl.
4
Divide the flour mixture between 2 shallow platters and season generously with salt and pepper.
5
Pour the remaining 2 cups buttermilk into a bowl.
6
Drain the chicken in a colander and pat it dry.
7
Dredge the pieces, a few at a time, in the flour mixture and pat off any excess.
8
Then dip in the buttermilk and allow the excess to drain off.
9
Dredge the pieces in the second plate of flour and pat off the excess.
10
Put the chicken pieces on a baking rack set over a baking sheet and set aside while the oil heats.
11
Pour about 3 inches of oil into a deep cast-iron skillet; the oil should not come more than halfway up the sides of the skillet.
12
Put the skillet over medium-high heat and heat the oil to 375F on a deep-frying thermometer.
13
Working in batches, add a few chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until evenly golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
14
Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a rack to drain.
15
Serve on a platter, drizzled with Tabasco Honey and garnished with parsley.
16
Whisk together the honey, Tabasco, and salt to taste in a bowl.
17
Serve with the chicken.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart plus 2 cups buttermilk, Kosher salt, 2 teaspoons chile de arbol powder, or 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 2 small chickens (3 to 4 pounds total), each cut up into 8 pieces (breasts halved), and more.

Yes, Bobby Flays Fried Chicken with Tabasco Honey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bobby Flays Fried Chicken with Tabasco Honey

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Variations & substitutions

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