Honey Fried Chicken Recipe
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Honey Fried Chicken

By: SmKat 
"This has been a favorite in my family for many years -- we first had it at a small restaurant in New England and wanted to try to make it ourselves. I think we came very close! Hope you enjoy it!"

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 pieces
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 packet chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat each seasoned chicken piece with honey.
  2. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chicken bouillon granules and flour. Dredge honey coated chicken pieces in flour mixture, coating completely.
  3. Fill a large, heavy skillet with oil to a depth of one inch. Heat over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry chicken for at least 5 minutes per side, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 566 | Total Fat: 28.5g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by SPARKY4CA   view full review
OH MY GOD! This is so good. I love it. Just remember these hints: As the chicken cooks, it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
Excellent! I used 8 boneless, skinless breasts cut in half length-wise. I sprayed a cookie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by Lorielle   view full review
I was skeptical about this when I first read it, because I thought honey burns very quickly,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by Chef Mike   view full review
This recipe was awesome, and I used skinless boneless chicken breasts as some other people did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by SUZINOHIO   view full review
I thought this recipe was great-with a few changes. I used chicken tenders, and coated them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2003 by TOB278   view full review
I and my husband love it. But watch the amount of oil you use and watch closely. I ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I think this dish turned out great. The chicken was crispy with a slightly sweet taste. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by MISSANNA   view full review
I've made this recipe twice and am very satisfied. It is a good base recipe, one to which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2003 by ALLYSONFINCH   view full review
This recipe looks like it would be better than it actually turns out. You've got to totally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
This wasn't the prettiest dish I ever made but it was very good! I cut the flour down to 1...

 

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