Honey Fried Chicken
"Honey dipped fried chicken should be juicy and tender inside, with a crispy, honey-kissed coating. To keep it moist, we brine the chicken first. After a dusting of cornstarch, we dip it in a thin cornstarch-and-water batter, but the key find was double frying. We partially fry the chicken and… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup salt
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts cut in half, drumsticks, and/or thighs), trimmed
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BATTER
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1 1/2 cups cornstarch
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3/4 cup cold water
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2 teaspoons pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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3 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
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HONEY GLAZE
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3/4 cup honey
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2 tablespoons hot sauce
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