Honey-Pepper Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg chicken pieces
• 1 1/2 cups / 355 mL buttermilk
• 1 3/4 cups / 210 g flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, plus more to finish
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp mild vinegar
• High-heat frying oil, as needed

Method

1. Coat buttermilk-marinated chicken in the seasoned flour.
2. Cook in appropriate frying equipment until browned and poultry reaches 165°F / 73.9°C.
3. Warm honey and vinegar gently in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl; stir in black pepper.
4. Rest chicken briefly on a wire rack.
5. Drizzle lightly with honey-pepper glaze just before serving.