Hot Honey Fried Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These Hot Honey Fried Chicken Tacos combine crispy fried chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, creating a delicious fusion of flavors. This Tacos Recipe is perfect for a casual dinner or a fun gathering with friends.

Spicy and Sweet Fried Chicken Tacos

This recipe features tender fried chicken tossed in a homemade hot honey sauce, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh slaw and avocado. The preparation time is about 30 minutes, and it serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, soak the chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and flavor the meat.
Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
Fry Chicken: Fry the chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Make Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, combine honey and hot sauce over low heat until warmed and mixed well.
Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet. Place fried chicken on each tortilla, drizzle with hot honey, and top with slaw and avocado slices.
Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.