Cheese Fire Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy, cheesy sauce, served with a cool dipping sauce and garlic bread. A fun, fiery weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the 1.5 lb chicken breast into 1-inch chunks. In a bowl, soak the chicken in 1 cup buttermilk for 15 minutes while you prep the coating.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup flour, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in the mixture, pressing to coat well.
Step 3
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4
In a large bowl, stir together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring, until the cheese melts into a sauce, about 1 minute total.
Step 5
Toss the fried chicken in the cheese sauce until fully coated. Serve hot with 0.5 cup ranch dressing for dipping.
Step 6
Optional: serve with garlic bread and a side of lettuce for a complete meal.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- mixing bowls
- shallow dish
- paper towels
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