Carolina Reaper Honey Hot Chicken
40 minServes 42.6M SHU
Hot chicken for the heat veterans. Crispy, craggy, and brushed with a reaper honey where the Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce brings a bold, fearless burn that golden honey just barely keeps in check. A little reaper carries a long way, so brush with respect and serve with something cold.
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Ingredients
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Method
- 1Soak the chicken in buttermilk for 20 minutes, then dredge in flour seasoned with paprika and salt.
- 2Heat the oil to 350F and fry the chicken for 12 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
- 3Warm the honey with the Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce into a glossy, fierce glaze.
- 4Drain the chicken on a rack for 2 minutes.
- 5Brush each piece with the reaper honey and serve hot with pickles.
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Carolina Reaper Hot SauceKeep it on the shelf: one box, every month.
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