Honey Fried Chicken Bites

Fry up this easy-to-eat, crunchy snack for your gameday get-together. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/3mQLklF Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Honey Fried Chicken Bites Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen Total: 2 hr 25 min Active: 20 min Yield: 6 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 3/4 cups buttermilk 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine, plus 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle 4 tablespoons hot sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in to 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup honey 2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup vegetable shortening Directions Special equipment: a deep-fat fry thermometer Combine 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup pickle juice, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken thighs, seal the bag and shake to evenly disperse. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight. Whisk together the honey, chopped pickles and the remaining 2 tablespoons each pickle juice and hot sauce in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk together the flour, paprika, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of buttermilk and use your fingers to work it in, making the flour shaggy. Fill a large, wide Dutch oven or pot with about 2 1/2 inches of oil, then add the shortening. Attach a deep-fat fry thermometer to the side of the pot and bring to 350 degrees F over medium heat. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and a wire rack if desired and set aside. Drain the chicken in a colander but do not pat dry. Transfer the chicken to the flour mixture, making sure to press the pieces into the flour to fully coat. Set on a plate. (If you notice the chicken getting soggy in any spots as it sits, dredge it in the flour mixture again.) When the oil is at 350 degrees F, very carefully slide the breaded chicken into the oil and fry until deep golden brown with an internal temperature of about 170 degrees F, about 4 minutes. Remove to the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with a little salt. Put the chicken in the bowl with the honey mixture and toss to coat. Serve in paper cones with toothpicks for skewering the chicken bites. Copyright 2017 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #HoneyFriedChickenBites #FNCRAVINGS #FoodNetwork Honey Fried Chicken Bites | Food Network https://youtu.be/Fvb-LnvleIo