HONEY GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN

Made up this recipe when I was scrambling for lunch in a hurry, this Honey Glazed Fried Chicken undoubtedly became my go-to meal whenever I need to whip up something quick in the kitchen.

I. Ingredients

-6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs ( I used skin-on thighs because they carry lots of juice flavour, you can use breasts as a healthier alternative)

-¾ cup o. AP flour

-1 tbs + ½ tsp o. cajun seasoning

-1 tsp o. coarse salt

-¼ cup o. honey

-2 tbs o. fish sauce/soy sauce whatever you have on hand

-juice o. 1 big lime

-2 ½ cups o. canola oil/any neutral oil (DO NOT USE OLIVE OIL-extra virgin or not- because it has a low smoking point and you do not want your oil to burn)

II. Instructions

Season your chicken thighs on both sides with pepper and salt, not too much for your breading is also seasoned. This is to make sure the meat is not bland and has some flavor after a few bites into it.

Heat deep frying pan with your oil to medium-high heat.

Combine your flour, cajun seasoning, and salt into a bowl. Coat your chicken thighs with this flour on each side thoroughly, making sure that every inch of your meat is covered.

Check your oil temperature by using a wooden spoon/chopstick: if there are bubbles around it, it’s good to go!

Fry your chicken thighs for 7-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. It shouldn’t take over than 20 minutes- go further than this and you’ll end up with dry chicken thighs.

Transfer your chicken to a drying rack to cool and rid of excess oil.

Heat up your honey, lime, and soy/fish sauce on high heat until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remember to stir constantly or else your honey will burn. Toss your fried chicken into the sauce and voila!

Eat with some warm rice and greens. You will not regret this