Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Nova Scotia Honey
The sweetness of honey makes for a beautiful addition to any dish. This Buttermilk Fried Chicken from Morris East gets its heat from a sriracha marinade, which is offset perfectly by a sweet drizzle of Nova Scotia honey.
Ingredients (Marinade)
| 1 L | buttermilk |
| 1/8 cup | sriracha |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | pepper |
Ingredients (Flour)
| 1 cups | flour |
| 1/2 tsp | cumin |
| 1 tsp | smoked paprika |
| 1/4 tsp | cayenne |
Ingredients (Chili Honey)
| 500 ml | honey (we recommend: Cornect Family Farm) |
| 1 tbsp | chili flakes |
Directions
- Combine buttermilk, sriracha, salt and pepper in a bowl to create a marinade.
- Cut chicken into two inch strips.
- Leave in marinade for 24 hours.
- Mix flour, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove chicken from marinade and flour in mixture.
- Fry in 375 degree oil until crispy and tender for approximately 6-10 minutes.
- Plate and drizzle with sweet Nova Scotia Chilli Honey.
If you use two 6oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, this recipe will serve two people.
Recipe provided by: Morris East Restaurant.
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