Daniel Boone's Favorite Honey-Fried Chicken Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by camgo   view full review
Yummy! I just used oil instead of melted shortening, but followed the process perfectly. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by spoiltmommie   view full review
Love this recipe. I always double the sauce to use over rice. I also cut up the chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Marta   view full review
Pretty good, and most people have the indgredients. Made extra sauce and served over rice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2011 by Baking Nana Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
First lt me tell you I am not a Southern cook - I don't fry chicken. That said, this is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by gopintos   view full review
We LOVED this. I did opt out for the cayenne and used a little chili powder instead. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2011 by RMSR   view full review
Frying was an issue because you really have to wait until one side is really done before you...

 

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