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#### For the Coating:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (for extra crunch)
#### For the Spicy Glaze:
– 1/4 cup hot sauce
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
#### For Frying:
– Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
### Instructions:
1. **Marinate the Chicken**: In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk everything together. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. **Prepare the Coating**: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Mix well.
3. **Coat the Chicken**: After marinating, remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and dredge it in the flour mixture. Make sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Press lightly to ensure the coating sticks.
4. **Heat the Oil**: In a deep skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to submerge the chicken halfway. The oil should be heated to 350°F (175°C).
5. **Fry the Chicken**: Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
6. **Prepare the Glaze**: While the chicken is frying, combine the hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until thickened.
7. **Glaze the Chicken**: Once the chicken is done frying, remove it from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Brush the chicken with the spicy glaze
, making sure each piece is coated evenly.
8. **Serve and Enjoy**: Serve your crispy, spicy fried chicken hot and enjoy the burst of flavor in every bite. Watch as everyone rushes for seconds!
## Conclusion
When a dish is so tasty that you rush for seconds before it runs out, you know it’s something special. Whether it’s the crispy texture, the perfect spice balance, or the comforting familiarity of a beloved recipe, certain meals have the power to captivate our senses and leave us wanting more. This **Spicy Fried Chicken** recipe is the perfect example of a dish that will leave everyone at the table eagerly grabbing seconds. With its fiery glaze, crispy coating, and juicy interior, this meal is sure to become a new favorite in your household—one that will have everyone rushing to the table before it’s all gone.
