Crispy Spicy Glazed Fried Chicken (with Jalapeños)

Description

This dish features ultra-crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a thick, glossy, sweet-and-spicy sauce. Fresh jalapeño slices add heat and brightness, while the crunchy coating stays crisp under the sticky glaze. It’s bold, indulgent, and perfect as a main dish or party food.

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⏱ Time & Yield

• Prep time: 30 minutes

• Marinating time: 1–2 hours

• Cooking time: 25 minutes

• Total time: ~2 hours

• Servings: 3–4

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🧾 Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken drumsticks or boneless thigh pieces

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

Marinade

• 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Breading

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp salt

For Frying

• Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

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🌶 Spicy Glaze

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 3 tbsp chili sauce (or sweet chili sauce)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp chili flakes

• 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced

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🔪 Preparation

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. Add chicken and coat well.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (best: 2 hours).

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🍗 Frying the Chicken

Step 2: Coat

1. Mix all breading ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off.

3. Dredge thoroughly in flour mixture, pressing to form crags.

Step 3: Fry

1. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).

2. Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Chicken should be deep golden brown and cooked through.

4. Drain on a wire rack.

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🔥 Make the Spicy Glaze

Step 4: Sauce

1. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter.

2. Add honey, brown sugar, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.

3. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thick and glossy.

4. Stir in sliced jalapeños.

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🍯 Final Assembly

Step 5: Glaze

1. Add fried chicken to the sauce.

2. Toss gently until evenly coated.

3. Cook 1–2 minutes more to let the glaze cling.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Serve immediately for maximum crunch

• Pair with coleslaw, fries, or pickles

• Optional drizzle of extra hot honey on top

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Cornstarch is key for extra crispiness

• Do not overcrowd the fryer

• Sauce should be thick, not watery

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🧮 Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~620 kcal

• Protein: ~38 g

• Fat: ~34 g

• Carbs: ~42 g