Honey Jalapeno Fried Chicken Thighs
Honey Jalapeño Fried Chicken Thighs that bring the heat, the crunch, and that deep, smoky flavor perfect for summer cookouts.
Equipment
- Smoker or Grill
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs Bone In Chicken Thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon BBQ Seasoning
Cooking and Toppings
- Bacon Up or cooking oil of choice
- 1 Jalapeno sliced thin
- 2 tablespoon Honey
Dredge/Flour Mixture
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- ¼ Cup Corn Starch
- 2 teaspoon PIG Rub or BBQ seasoning of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F. Dry off chicken thighs and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and PBBQub. Load thighs onto the smoker. Once the thighs hit 135°F internal, pull them off and get ready to dredge.
- While chicken thighs are smoking, prepare bacon grease for frying. Heat Bacon Up in cast iron skillet or pot to a temp of 350°F. Slice jalapeños paper thin and place to the aside.
- Fry the chicken thighs until the internal temperature reaches 190°F. Remove from grease and place onto paper towels.
- Finally, finish your thighs with a sprinkle of salt. Then add a drizzle of honey and some slices of jalapeño. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1145kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 35gFat: 92gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 885mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 4mg
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