Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Fries

Ingredients

• 650 gboneless skinless chicken thighs
• 60 gall-purpose flour
• 1large egg
• 1¼ tspsmoked paprika
• ½ tspcayenne or chili flakes
• ½ tspsalt
• 2¼ tbspcanola or avocado oil, absorbed in frying
• 2buns, two
• 2¼ tbspmayonnaise
• 2 tbsphoney
• 1¾ tspsriracha
• 40 gdill pickles
• 300 gfrozen french fries

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Spread the fries on a lined baking sheet.

2. Bake the fries for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until crisp.

   25 min timer

3. Mix the flour with the paprika, cayenne and salt. Beat the egg. Dip the thighs in egg, then press firmly into the flour.

4. Heat about 1 cm of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat to 175°C (350°F). Fry the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until deep golden and 74°C (165°F) inside. Drain on a rack.

   14 min timer

5. Warm the honey with the sriracha for 15 seconds and brush it over the hot chicken.

6. Toast the buns, spread with mayo, add the chicken and pickles and serve with the fries.

Storing and reheating

Best fresh.