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Daniel Boone's Favorite Honey-Fried Chicken

By: Laurie P.  
"Sticky, sweet, tangy, and a little zippy if you prefer, this is a local favorite."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 pieces
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shortening, or as needed
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 8 cut up chicken pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt shortening to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the honey and white vinegar; set aside. Whisk together the flour, poultry seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Roll chicken in the flour mixture to coat evenly; shake off excess. Place the chicken in the preheated skillet, and cook until a light brown crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the chicken pieces over and brown on the other side.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet; cook until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. Remove the cover, turn up the heat, and continue to cook, turning as needed, until the chicken is evenly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour off most of the shortening. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and cook over medium-low heat, turning chicken pieces to coat, until liquid thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 306 | Total Fat: 14.9g | Cholesterol: 58mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by camgo 
Yummy! I just used oil instead of melted shortening, but followed the process perfectly. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by spoiltmommie 
Love this recipe. I always double the sauce to use over rice. I also cut up the chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Marta 
Pretty good, and most people have the indgredients. Made extra sauce and served over rice. MORE

 
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