Fried Chicken With Virtue Cider Michigan Honey Butter Recipe

Name: Fried Chicken With Virtue Cider Michigan Honey Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Kosher Salt; 1/2 cup Sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 1 Lemon, Peel Only; 4 quarts Water; 1 Whole Fryer Chicken, Cut in 6 Pieces; 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 cup Rice Flour; 3 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 3 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 3 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 quart Buttermilk; 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika; 2 quarts Fryer Oil; 1/2 cup Butter, Unsalted, Room Temperature; 2 tablespoons Honey; 2 tablespoons Virtue Cider Michigan Honey; 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Servings: persons

3/4 cup Kosher Salt
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 Lemon, Peel Only
4 quarts Water
1 Whole Fryer Chicken, Cut in 6 Pieces
3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Rice Flour
3 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
3 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
3 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 quart Buttermilk
1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
2 quarts Fryer Oil
1/2 cup Butter, Unsalted, Room Temperature
2 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Virtue Cider Michigan Honey
1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt

1
To brine the chicken, begin by combining 3/4 C kosher salt, 1/2 C sugar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and the lemon peel in a large pot and heat just until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally
2
Cut the chicken breast pieces in half so they're roughly the same size as the thighs; place chicken pieces in brine for 12-24 hours
3
When ready to fry, remove chicken from brine and dry with paper towels
4
For the dredge, mix flours, spices, 3 tsp kosher salt, and baking powder well
5
To begin breading the chicken, divide dredge into two deep containers
6
Pour buttermilk into a third container. Add paprika and salt
7
Batter chicken pieces one at a time by dipping first in the flour mixture, then buttermilk
8
Drip slightly, then coat in second dredge container (don't let it get too thick!)
9
Rest on a plate while battering the rest of the chicken. Heat oil to 340 degrees F
10
Fry the chicken in batches making sure the oil is at a constant 315-320 degrees F
11
Place on a wire rack over a cookie sheet or paper towels to cool. Dust with paprika and salt
12
To make the Virtue Cider Michigan Honey Butter, whip all ingredients together until aerated and fluffy. Serve room temperature with hot chicken

1474

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup Kosher Salt, 1/2 cup Sugar, 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 1 Lemon, Peel Only, and more.

Yes, Fried Chicken With Virtue Cider Michigan Honey Butter 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.

Fried Chicken With Virtue Cider Michigan Honey Butter

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