Cluckin' Bell's Chicken Feast
Cluckin' Bell's Chicken Feast
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats
- 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
For the First Dry Coating
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Second Dry Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Hot Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For the Double Fried Chicken Sandwich
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 pickle slices
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, as needed
For Serving
- 1 pound frozen french fries
- 4 cups carbonated drink
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken wings and thighs dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the First Dry Coating. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper for the Wet Batter until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In another large bowl, combine all ingredients for the Second Dry Coating.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Dip each chicken piece from the First Dry Coating into the Wet Batter, ensuring it's fully submerged. Then, transfer to the Second Dry Coating, pressing the mixture onto the chicken to create a thick, craggy crust. Place coated chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry wings for 6-8 minutes and thighs for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken and place on a clean wire rack to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
While the chicken is frying, prepare the Hot Honey Glaze. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once all chicken is fried, toss the wings in the hot honey glaze until evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
For the chicken sandwiches, take the fried chicken thighs and place them on toasted brioche buns. Spread mayonnaise on the buns, then add lettuce leaves and pickle slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Prepare the frozen french fries according to package directions, typically baking or air frying until crispy.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Serve the hot honey glazed wings, double fried chicken sandwiches, crispy french fries, and a carbonated drink.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cluckin' Bell's Chicken Feast
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats
- 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
For the First Dry Coating
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Second Dry Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Hot Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For the Double Fried Chicken Sandwich
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 pickle slices
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, as needed
For Serving
- 1 pound frozen french fries
- 4 cups carbonated drink
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken wings and thighs dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the First Dry Coating. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper for the Wet Batter until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In another large bowl, combine all ingredients for the Second Dry Coating.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Dip each chicken piece from the First Dry Coating into the Wet Batter, ensuring it's fully submerged. Then, transfer to the Second Dry Coating, pressing the mixture onto the chicken to create a thick, craggy crust. Place coated chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry wings for 6-8 minutes and thighs for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken and place on a clean wire rack to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
While the chicken is frying, prepare the Hot Honey Glaze. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once all chicken is fried, toss the wings in the hot honey glaze until evenly coated. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
For the chicken sandwiches, take the fried chicken thighs and place them on toasted brioche buns. Spread mayonnaise on the buns, then add lettuce leaves and pickle slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Prepare the frozen french fries according to package directions, typically baking or air frying until crispy.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Serve the hot honey glazed wings, double fried chicken sandwiches, crispy french fries, and a carbonated drink.
⏱️ 5 min