Honey Fried Chicken

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds cut-up chicken
• 3/4 cup honey
• 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk baking mix
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Coat chicken with honey; set aside.
2. Combine buttermilk baking mix, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in mixture.
3. Heat 1/2 inch oil to 375 degrees F in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
4. Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook for about 5 minutes or until underside of chicken is golden; turn chicken pieces and cook about 5 minutes, turning as needed. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes more or until juices run clear.
5. Remove chicken; drain on paper towels.

Notes

Chicken can be browned in hot oil, placed on baking sheet and baked at 350 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Honey Board