5 from 9 votes
Lemon Pepper Honey Fried Chicken
Lemon Pepper Honey Fried Chicken is marinated in lemon and spices, then breaded and fried on the stovetop to golden, crispy perfection.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
395 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 chicken cut into pieces, whole
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper coarse ground
- 2 lemon juiced and zested, plural
- 1 lemon , sliced
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups cornstarch
- vegetable oil , for frying
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Combine flour and cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Add the oil to a skillet or a deep pot and heat until it reaches about 365 degrees.
- In the same bowl as the chicken, add the egg and buttermilk, and combine well.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
- Add each piece of chicken into the oil and fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Drain on a wire rack to remove excess oil.
- In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the honey, lemon juice, sliced lemons, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil.
- Pour over the cooked chicken.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
646mg
(27%)
Potassium
221mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.