Buttermilk-Fried Chicken with Hot Honey Glaze

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Crispy, golden chicken thighs marinated in buttermilk and finished with a sweet-spicy honey glaze, perfect for family dinners. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, buttermilk, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 60 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 700 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 1 cup buttermilk and let marinate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F (use a thermometer) over medium-high heat.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
  5. Step 5: Carefully place chicken in hot oil and fry for 12-15 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Step 6: While chicken fries, whisk 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup hot sauce in a small bowl.
  7. Step 7: Transfer chicken to a wire rack to drain, then brush generously with the hot honey glaze while still hot.

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