Honey Pecan Fried Chicken
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 c. honey
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
3 to 3 1/2 lbs. chicken, cut into serving size
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
3 tsp. cayenne pepper
Oil for frying
Salt and pepper
Glaze:
1 stick butter
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
In glass or stainless steel bowl combine honey, vinegar and chicken pieces. Toss to coat. Marinate at least 2 hours. Combine the flours and the cayenne pepper. In large frying pan heat the oil to about 325 degrees (medium-high heat). Remove chicken from the marinade and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper then dredge in flour mixture. Add to oil turning twice until well browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
For glaze: Simmer butter and honey just till melted. Drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.