Spicy Hot Lips Chicken

Get ready for a spicy and fiery delight with this Hot Lips Chicken recipe. This recipe combines the perfect blend of flavors and spices to create a mouthwatering dish that will leave you craving for more. The chicken is marinated in a spicy sauce, then fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Serve this dish with a side of cooling cucumber yogurt sauce to balance out the heat. It's a perfect dish for those who love a little heat in their meals.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken legs or 8 chicken wings
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Oil for frying
• For the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce:
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine hot sauce, melted butter, honey, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to make the marinade.
2. Add the chicken legs or wings to the marinade and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor.
3. In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5. For the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, squeeze the grated cucumber with your hands to remove excess moisture. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
6. Serve the hot lips chicken with the cucumber yogurt sauce on the side. Enjoy while hot and spicy!

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