Honey-Brined Fried Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Honey-Brined Fried Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cold water; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup honey; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; cayenne pepper to taste; vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

3 cups cold water
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
cayenne pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying

1
Mix cold water, kosher salt, and honey in a large bowl; stir until salt dissolves. Add chicken breasts, and weigh them down with a plate to keep them completely submerged. Cover entire bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
Remove bowl from refrigerator; drain and dry chicken. Pour buttermilk over chicken in a large bowl. Set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3
Combine flour, black pepper, garlic salt, onion salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
4
Coat each chicken breast in flour mixture until well covered on all sides; place flour-coated chicken breasts on a cooling rack to dry for 15 minutes.
5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
6
Transfer chicken to a cooling rack; allow to cool for 5 minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cold water, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup honey, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Honey-Brined Fried Chicken Breasts 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.

Honey-Brined Fried Chicken Breasts

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