Crispy American Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Honey Drizzle

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying

• 1 cup honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Method

1. 01
   Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2. 02
   In a shallow dish, combine the sifted flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
3. 03
   Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
4. 04
   In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
5. 05
   Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot.
6. 06
   Fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. 07
   Remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
8. 08
   In a small saucepan, heat the honey and lemon juice over low heat until combined and warm.
9. 09
   Drizzle the warm honey mixture over the fried chicken before serving.