Spicy Honey Fried Chicken using the Vortex
Oh. My. Goodness. This spicy honey fried chicken is off-the-charts fantastic. Crispy crunchy skin. Juicy, moist, tender chicken.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1408kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the crispy chicken
- 4-6 large chicken pieces
- ¾ cup buttermilk you might need a bit more
- 1 large egg beaten lightly
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- hot sauce to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the honey jalapeno drizzle
- 1 cup honey
- 1 large jalapeno sliced
Instructions
- Combine the buttermilk, egg, Cajun seasoning and hot sauce in a re-sealable container.
- Add the chicken. If the chicken isn't completely covered in marinade, add more buttermilk.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
- Fire up your grill with the Vortex BBQ insert. Fill it completely with charcoal and let the coals get ashed over and hot.
- Combine the flour, Cajun seasoning, cornstarch and baking powder in a pie plate, bowl, or large baggie.
- Grab each piece of chicken and shake off the excess marinade.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture. Coat well then shake off any excess.
- Transfer the chicken to the Vortex.
- Close the lid and cook for 40 minutes. Rotate the lid every 15 minutes. The chicken should be near 165 F.
- Meanwhile, prepare the honey jalapeno drizzle by heating the honey in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the jalapeno slices.
- Once the honey starts to bubble remove from heat and let cool while the chicken cooks.
- Lightly brush the chicken with the vegetable oil and cook another 5 minutes or until at 165 F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and transfer to a platter.
- Drizzle with the jalapeno honey mixture and serve.
Notes
I prefer bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
Nutrition
Calories: 1408kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 99g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 415mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1980IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 7mg